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Top 10 Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) You Can’t Ignore

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9. Unexpected Weight Loss: GERD’s Stealthy Signal

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Unexpected Weight Loss GERD's Stealthy Signal
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When we think of GERD, weight loss isn’t the first symptom that comes to mind. Yet, some individuals with severe GERD experience unintended weight loss. This isn’t a direct result of the stomach acid but rather the behavioral changes or aversions that come with recurrent discomfort.

For some, the pain and discomfort associated with GERD can lead to a reduced appetite or avoidance of certain foods, which, over time, can result in noticeable weight loss. Moreover, frequent nausea or vomiting, if present, can also contribute to shedding pounds. (9)

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Sources:

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3975977/

3. https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/dysphagia

4. https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/chest-pain

5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2714564/

6. https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2017/10/gerd-symptoms

7. https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/nausea

8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2740145/

9. https://ro.co/health-guide/acid-reflux-and-weight-loss

10. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gas-and-gas-pains/in-depth/gas-and-gas-pains/art-20044739