1. Does exercise help or hinder GERD?
- Author
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Raffier, Nathalie
- Subjects
EXERCISE ,GASTROESOPHAGEAL reflux ,ESOPHAGOGASTRIC junction ,ESOPHAGEAL motility ,BODY mass index - Abstract
The article discusses the impact of exercise on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. It mentions factors such as a decrease in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and esophageal motility, as well as dissociation between the LES and diaphragm, contribute to exercise-induced GERD, and a meta-analysis suggests that exercise reduces the risk of GERD by about one-third, after adjusting for body mass index.
- Published
- 2023