Heartburn, belching, discomfort, and GERD: Sergey Perfilov, gastroenterologist at the MAMMA Clinic
Live broadcast of "Find Your Doctor" from June 17, 2025.
Speaker: Sergey Vladimirovich Perfilov, gastroenterologist and endoscopist at the MAMMA Clinic.
Broadcast Topic: Heartburn, Belching, Discomfort: How to Get GERD Under Control?
Constant heartburn, belching, and discomfort in the throat or behind the breastbone may indicate more than just overeating, but gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Sergey Vladimirovich will explain how to distinguish GERD from other conditions, which foods most often cause symptoms, whether diet helps, and when it's time to start taking medication. We'll discuss whether GERD can be completely cured and how to live heartburn-free:
What happens if gastroesophageal reflux disease is left untreated?
What influences gastroesophageal reflux disease? - Why is it important to address the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
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00:00 Start
00:43 What is heartburn?
01:35 The difference between heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
03:26 Subtle signs of GERD
06:08 The effect of GERD on asthma
08:13 What happens if GERD is left untreated?
10:40 Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer
11:48 Cardiac valve complications
13:42 GERD surgeries
15:03 GERD treatment
16:42 What influences GERD?
19:58 Diet for GERD
23:11 Walking after meals
24:46 The effect of stress on GERD
25:35 Humidification and GERD
27:59 Antacids
31:00 Why is it important to address the cause of GERD?
33:29 Lifestyle Changes
38:07 The Importance of Strictly Following Doctor's Recommendations
39:32 The Average Profile of a Patient with GERD
41:01 Drinking Water During Exercise and GERD
43:16 GERD as a Result of Treatment for Other Conditions
47:02 Summary and Conclusion