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    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The Weighty Connection

    The complex link between obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) delineates a significant association where excess weight significantly heightens the risk and severity of GERD symptoms. Obesity, characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, especially around the abdomen, poses a substantial risk factor for the development and exacerbation of GERD. The mechanics of obesity play an important role, as increased abdominal fat generates elevated intra-abdominal pressure, creating an environment conducive to the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. This mechanical aspect, compounded by the inflammatory influences of adipose tissue, lays the foundation for the onset and aggravation of GERD…