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Can Abdominal Exercises Worsen GERD Symptoms?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Question: I have GERD , I have been going to gym from 1 months,
I do Dumbell Bicep Curls, Bench Presses sometimes Squat.
Will this cause esophageal cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

As said in one of the other conversations, any exercise that involves abdominal muscle will worsen the GERD symptoms.

Uncontrolled GERD over a long period of time leads to a condition called Barrett's esophagus in a small percentage of patient.

Barrett's esophagus in a small percentage of patients can cause esophageal cancer.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)
But Sir I Have some Doubts, I have made some Strategies for Workouts.
1) I eat fibre and Protein rich foods in moderate amount before my Pre-workout
i.e 2 hours. This to avoid any acid reflux

2) After My POst-workout 1 consume avacado , 3 white eggs and 2 chapatis

3) Apart from my workout i will be hydrated whole day by drinking water sip by sip

4) Exercises like Squats involve our abdomen muscle , but rest of the exercies like Biceps Curl, Shoulder Dumbell Press and Bench Press Wont affect the Abdomen Muscle That much, Correct If i am Wrong ?

5) I never consume Junks Like Soda, Chips, Burgers and Pizzas Juice with Artificial Sugars (I have eliminated Completely Fried Foods whether it is Homemade or Outside Food and also Sugar).
So this is my Routine , Can You suggest me now if i need to make any changes
I don't want stop going Gym . I love doing these workouts so...

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
Perfect

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for the delay in replying.
Your plan looks perfect.
Continue it except the squats.

Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Can Abdominal Exercises Worsen GERD Symptoms?

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. As said in one of the other conversations, any exercise that involves abdominal muscle will worsen the GERD symptoms. Uncontrolled GERD over a long period of time leads to a condition called Barrett's esophagus in a small percentage of patient. Barrett's esophagus in a small percentage of patients can cause esophageal cancer. Regards, Dr.R.K.