The Impact of Exercise on GERD: A Comprehensive Analysis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medscape
Exercise has a variable impact on the onset of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Vigorous exercise has a detrimental effect on GERD, while regular exercise likely decreases the risk of pathological GERD in the general population. However, the data on complications of GERD are not very robust, mostly because the studies omitted several exercise-related (healthy lifestyle) factors. Overall, evaluating the impact of exercise on GERD is no small feat, and it can be said with relative certainty that exercise contributes to GERD through a proven pathophysiology.