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Can GERD/Reflux spur colitis flare ups?

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nikola83673
nikola83673

I have been suffering with bouts of UC for around 2 years and suffering with GERD intermittently for around 3.5 years now. 

Only in the last 6 months have I noticed that when I have a long, sustained flare of reflux (over one week) I am almost guaranteed a UC flare. 

I’m wondering if the two are connected in some way - if my acid levels are too high would that cause a colitis flare up? 

Any help/advice/shared symptoms would be appreciated! 

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  • ehsan18513
    ehsan18513 nikola83673

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    Hi Nicola

      You may like to try alkaline food, such as green leafy vegetables, cucumber, lemon juice,... also anti acid medications.

    Hope this helps.

  • mumoffour25242
    mumoffour25242 nikola83673

    Posted

    Hi sorry can’t answer your question but I’m having similar problems, have been diagnosed with gerd but still undergoing tests for UC & Crohn’s, been In bed now for 3 days with diarrhoea, cramps and pain from my sternum area down to my stomach, generally feel unwell 

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