Gut Health
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease addressed through root-cause investigation rather than long-term acid suppression.
What is GERD?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is commonly treated with acid-suppressing medications. However, functional medicine recognizes that reflux often results from too little stomach acid, not too much, along with other digestive dysfunction.
Common Symptoms
Heartburn
Acid regurgitation
Difficulty swallowing
Chest pain after eating
Chronic cough
Hoarseness
Bloating after meals
Root Causes We Investigate
Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria)
H. pylori infection
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Food sensitivities
Hiatal hernia
Poor digestive enzyme production
Stress-related gut dysfunction
Our Diagnostic Approach
1GI-MAP stool analysis
2SIBO breath test
3Food sensitivity panel
4H. pylori testing
5Stomach acid assessment
6Digestive enzyme evaluation
Treatment Options
Digestive enzyme support
H. pylori eradication if present
SIBO treatment
Dietary modifications
Gut lining repair
Stress management
Lifestyle changes
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