How to manage gerd attack?

Have you been diagnosed with GERD? GERD is not "just heartburn". Your esophageal sphincter (between your throat and your stomach) opens enough to emit stomach acids which harm your esophagus. This may result in erosive esophagitis (the inflamed esophagus begins to shed cells), which may result in Barrett's Esophagus (a precancerous condition), which may result in esophageal cancer. You do not have to have burning or pain or indigestion for this to be happening. The safest way for you to manage a GERD attack, if you haven't already done this, is to see a physician for diagnosis and treatment. I have seen (nonsmoking) patients in their 30's die of esophageal cancer as a result of untreated GERD. Source(s): I am in healthcare education.

If this is a rare thing then Gaviscon is a great medication for this. Mylanta, Maalox are also options as well as Tums etc.... These are for the quick fix of acute onset. If you have a recurrent issue it is best to seek the advice of a doctor and get a prescription for something more long term.
Dietary changes and not sleeping lying flat help as well for more severe cases.
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Registered Nurse
GERD sufferer