Weight loss is one of the primary recommendations for overweight patients with GERD, and there is consistent evidence that weight loss significantly improves symptoms of GERD.[1][2]
Can weight loss help with GERD?
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Weight loss is highly recommended for people with overweight who also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because weight loss has been shown to significantly improve symptoms of the condition.