Understanding the Link: Obesity and GERD

Extra abdominal weight raises pressure on the stomach and can worsen gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) — heartburn, regurgitation, and nighttime symptoms.

Modest weight loss, earlier dinners, elevating the head of the bed, and limiting trigger meals often reduce flares. Persistent symptoms deserve evaluation to protect the esophagus.

Do not ignore alarm signs like unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood, or difficulty swallowing.