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Can GERD go away on its own?

No, while acid reflux may go away on its own (especially if you’re making positive lifestyle changes), GERD symptom flare-ups typically require treatments in order to manage.

Not only that, severe GERD symptoms may begin to impact your mental health over time. Commonly, untreated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) causes stress/anxiety in patients; particularly for those that have yet to seek help for their GERD flare-ups.

This could result in a number of medical complications, if it’s left unchecked. Complications such as:

  • Esophagitis (inflammation of your esophagus)
  • Esophageal strictures (narrowing of your esophagus)
  • Barrett’s esophagus (precancerous changes in the lining of your esophagus)
  • Increased risks of esophageal cancer occurring

If you’re experiencing the signs of GERD (or any severe GERD symptoms), you should talk to your practitioner about what GERD treatment or management solutions may be available to help you.

This way, you can get your GERD symptoms under control, before it begins impacting things like your oral health, mental health, or causing permanent damage to esophageal tissues.