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Can Gym Workouts Trigger GERD?

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Posted on Tue, 30 May 2017
Question: Can I go to Gym If I have GERD?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

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

Yes, you can go to gym.
But you should not lift weight.
Any exercise which involves abdominal muscles will worsen GERD symptoms and you need to avoid those exercises.

Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Can Gym Workouts Trigger GERD?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Yes, you can go to gym. But you should not lift weight. Any exercise which involves abdominal muscles will worsen GERD symptoms and you need to avoid those exercises. Regards, Dr.R.K