[Lifestyle modification as a medical treatment for GERD].
Lifestyles such as obesity, smoking, alcohol or fatty meal are long-time considered to related with the deterioration of GERD. Basic studies indicate that smoking and alcohol decrease LES pressure. However, the clinical studies of the relationship between lifestyle and GERD sometimes show coflicting results. Lifestyle modification as a medical treatment of GERD were reviewed.
Kurosawa
Susumu
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Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University.
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000009:adverse effects; D049630:Esophageal Sphincter, Lower / Q000503:physiopathology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
D004041:Dietary Fats