{"id":13535,"date":"2024-11-29T08:57:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=13535"},"modified":"2024-11-29T08:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:57:30","slug":"hypothyroidism-acid-reflux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/hypothyroidism-acid-reflux\/","title":{"rendered":"Can hypothyroidism cause acid reflux?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13535\" class=\"elementor elementor-13535\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c01a372 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c01a372\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/displeased-young-stylish-caucasian-woman-with-blond-hair-tanned-skin-feeling-discomfort-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/displeased-young-stylish-caucasian-woman-with-blond-hair-tanned-skin-feeling-discomfort-1536x615.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/displeased-young-stylish-caucasian-woman-with-blond-hair-tanned-skin-feeling-discomfort-2048x820.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Designed by Freepik<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72aedef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72aedef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab5aa72\" data-id=\"ab5aa72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c4356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1c4356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you often experience heartburns? Are you hypothyroid? Do you worry that your condition might be a strong underlying factor or cause? If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, then this article is definitely for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start by defining what hypothyroidism is. Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormones. It affects a variety of bodily functions, including metabolism, energy levels, and digestion. There are a couple of digestive issues associated with hypothyroidism, one of which is acid reflux, which is sometimes used interchangeably with the term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is, however, not to say that everyone who experiences this is hypothyroid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explore whether hypothyroidism can directly or indirectly cause acid reflux, briefly examine the underlying mechanisms, and provide actionable advice for those managing these conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#acid-reflux-definition\">What is acid reflux?<\/a><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#connection\">What is the connection between hypothyroidism and acid reflux?<\/a><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#practical-tips\">What are some practical tips for managing acid reflux with hypothyroidism?<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#see-a-doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4cc231 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4cc231\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76dab86\" data-id=\"76dab86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a9a3de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02453ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02453ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bd89ef\" data-id=\"5bd89ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755a380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"755a380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"acid-reflux-definition\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is acid reflux?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113bd2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"113bd2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus, causing irritation. This leads to symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, and a sour taste in the mouth. Chronic acid reflux can escalate into GERD, a more severe form of the condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflux is typically caused by a weakened <\/span><b>lower esophageal sphincter (LES)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the valve-like muscle at the base of the esophagus. When the LES doesn\u2019t close properly, stomach acid has an easy path upward. In the next section of this article, we will see how hypothyroidism can contribute to the weakening of this muscle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other causes of acid reflux include obesity, <\/span><b>hiatal hernia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a condition where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm), and certain foods and beverages (like caffeine and alcohol).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65caf7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65caf7b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c123c19\" data-id=\"c123c19\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471f747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"471f747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf7e02b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf7e02b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e4fd66\" data-id=\"9e4fd66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370a3b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"370a3b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"connection\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the connection between hypothyroidism and acid reflux?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf9b602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf9b602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrojournal.org\/article\/S0016-5085(19)41941-0\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, individuals diagnosed with both GERD and thyroid dysfunction have a heightened risk of experiencing GERD-related symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there isn\u2019t a direct, universally accepted cause-and-effect relationship between hypothyroidism and acid reflux, research and clinical observations suggest a few ways they might be connected:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6>1. <b>Slowed Digestive Processes and Muscle Weakness<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism slows the body\u2019s metabolic processes, including digestion. This condition, known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2833301\/\"><b>hypomotility<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affects the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This can lead to <\/span><b>gastroparesis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition where the stomach takes longer to empty its contents into the small intestine. When food remains in the stomach too long, it increases pressure on the LES.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid hormones play a role in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4037849\/#:~:text=Thyroid%20hormone%20signaling%20is%20required,in%20skeletal%20muscle%20energy%20turnover.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle tone regulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Through reduced metabolic efficiency, hypothyroidism can therefore weaken muscles of the body, including the LES. As pointed out earlier in this article, a weakened LES makes it easier for acid to flow backward into the esophagus, causing reflux symptoms. In fact, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24844564\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Endocrinological Investigation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2014 revealed that hypothyroidism can adversely affect esophageal motility by reducing both the duration and intensity of muscle relaxation, even in individuals without digestive problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>2. Increased Intra-Abdominal Pressure due to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or Constipation<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article-abstract\/92\/11\/4180\/2598186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked to an increased risk of SIBO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition characterized by excessive bacteria in the small intestine. This overgrowth can lead to symptoms such as bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort. The presence of SIBO may exacerbate acid reflux symptoms by increasing intra-abdominal pressure, which can promote the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main symptoms is constipation. When constipation becomes chronic, it can increase intra-abdominal pressure, which may contribute to acid reflux episodes. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8978135\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted in Japan and published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2022 showed that individuals with both constipation and GERD were significantly more likely to experience worse symptoms and quality of life, compared to individuals with just either of the two.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>3. Possible Side Effects of Thyroid Medication<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine is the standard treatment for hypothyroidism and is generally safe when taken as prescribed. However, some individuals may experience gastrointestinal side effects, such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, gas, and indigestion.These side effects may occur if the medication dosage is too high or if it is not taken correctly. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f401a91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f401a91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bcad3e\" data-id=\"8bcad3e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0757942 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0757942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a6e3a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a6e3a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-971d7e0\" data-id=\"971d7e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4197b7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4197b7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"practical-tips\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are some practical tips for managing acid reflux with hypothyroidism?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab5d6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab5d6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re managing both hypothyroidism and acid reflux, there are steps you can take to alleviate symptoms and improve your quality of life:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>1. Ensure your thyroid hormone levels are optimal <\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper thyroid hormone replacement therapy (e.g., levothyroxine) can improve overall metabolic function, potentially reducing symptoms like slow digestion and weakened muscles. Work closely with your doctor to ensure your thyroid levels (TSH, T3, and T4) are in the optimal range. However, if you believe your thyroid medication could be contributing to your acid reflux, you have to ensure you are taking your medication properly. To minimize the risk of side effects, it&#8217;s important to take levothyroxine on an empty stomach, typically 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, and to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/taking-thyroid-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid consuming certain foods or supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like calcium or iron, close to the time of dosing, as they can interfere with the medication&#8217;s absorption.\u00a0 If gastrointestinal symptoms persist, consult your healthcare provider to ensure your dosage is appropriate and to discuss potential adjustments to your treatment regimen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>2. Make some \u201creflux-friendly\u201d dietary adjustments<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods can worsen acid reflux symptoms. Avoid triggers like:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy foods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus fruits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried and fatty foods<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, focus on eating smaller, more frequent meals to reduce stomach pressure. and include foods like:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-citrus fruits (e.g., bananas, melons)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables (e.g., broccoli, spinach)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><h6><b>3. Maintain a healthy weight<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain is common in hypothyroidism, and when this happens, the excess weight can increase abdominal pressure. This could increase the risk of or exacerbate acid reflux. Regular exercise and portion control can, therefore, be helpful in your bid to manage your weight and alleviate symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>4. Don\u2019t lie down after eating<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait at least 2-3 hours before lying down after a meal to give your stomach time to empty. Elevating the head of your bed can also reduce nighttime reflux.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>5. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/importance-of-hydration-for-the-thyroid\/\"><b>Stay hydrated<\/b><\/a><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water aids digestion and helps dilute stomach acid. Just be mindful of drinking smaller amounts during meals to avoid overfilling your stomach.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><b>6. Medications and Supplements <\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your particular situation, you may want to consider the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antacids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which provide short-term relief by neutralizing stomach acid.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 receptor blockers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which reduce acid production and are often prescribed for GERD.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antibiotics to treat SIBO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They reduce bacterial overgrowth and inflammation in the gut lining<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supplementing with digestive enzymes or probiotics (under medical advice)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They may improve digestion and reduce bloating.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, changing, or combining medications, especially to ensure they do not interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy or other treatments like GERD medications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2662b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e2662b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1d3932\" data-id=\"e1d3932\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac63e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5ac63e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16fa5de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16fa5de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-070f9bd\" data-id=\"070f9bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237cacc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"237cacc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"see-a-doctor\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to see a doctor<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b982b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b982b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect that your hypothyroidism is contributing to acid reflux, or if your symptoms persist despite lifestyle changes, it\u2019s time to consult a professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic acid reflux can lead to complications like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10138-esophagitis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/14432-barretts-esophagus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrett\u2019s esophagus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/esophageal-cancer#:~:text=Chronic%20acid%20reflux%2C%20gastroesophageal%20reflux,of%20developing%20adenocarcinoma%20esophageal%20cancer.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esophageal cancer if left untreated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A gastroenterologist or endocrinologist can help pinpoint the root cause and develop a personalized management plan. Tests like an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/25126-endoscopy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endoscopy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/4952-esophageal-manometry-test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esophageal motility test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/gastric-emptying-study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastric emptying scan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be recommended.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed498fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed498fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0ea545b\" data-id=\"0ea545b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bba0bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bba0bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-878f41d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"878f41d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13b5d47\" data-id=\"13b5d47\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3479c99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3479c99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7623ebc elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"7623ebc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1231\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can untreated hypothyroidism worsen acid reflux?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1231\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1231\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, untreated hypothyroidism may exacerbate digestive issues, increasing the likelihood of persistent acid reflux symptoms.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1232\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does hyperthyroidism cause acid reflux too?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1232\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, hyperthyroidism can also contribute to acid reflux, though the mechanisms differ, often involving increased metabolism and stomach acid production.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1233\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there natural remedies for managing acid reflux with hypothyroidism?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1233\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal teas like ginger or chamomile and avoiding specific food triggers can help. In addition to dietary changes, stress management (including yoga and meditation) and proper hydration can also naturally help reduce reflux symptoms. However, these should complement, not replace, medical treatments. Always consult your doctor for advice tailored to your condition.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-428ece3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"428ece3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6fadd2\" data-id=\"e6fadd2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc7b8af elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dc7b8af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25ab8b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25ab8b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b020cf3\" data-id=\"b020cf3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734dcd4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"734dcd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-319ba1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"319ba1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-676346b\" data-id=\"676346b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c32f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5c32f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d69f347 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d69f347\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-650f8e2\" data-id=\"650f8e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553e20f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"553e20f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafe8ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dafe8ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thyroid hormone levels drop, various bodily systems slow down, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and weakness of muscles such as the LES (the ring of muscle that separates the stomach from the esophagus). These systemic changes can also affect the gastrointestinal system, potentially contributing to acid reflux.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While hypothyroidism itself doesn\u2019t directly cause acid reflux, its effects on digestion, muscle tone, and inflammation can contribute to GERD symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies and expert reviews lend credibility to the connection between hypothyroidism and acid reflux.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing both conditions through proper medical care, lifestyle adjustments, and diet can significantly improve quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling with persistent acid reflux or suspect a thyroid connection, don\u2019t hesitate to seek medical advice. Your health is worth it!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed by Freepik Do you often experience heartburns? Are you hypothyroid? Do you worry that your condition might be a strong underlying factor or cause? If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, then this article is definitely for you. Let\u2019s start by defining what hypothyroidism is. 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