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| Acid Reflux Remedies |
By:
Pete Todd |
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Acid reflux is another term for a condition many people commonly call heartburn It has many names but the symptoms are generally the same and it is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. The problem arises from an upset in our stomach's digestive fluid (hydrochloric acid). However, when the acid wants to escape the confines of the stomach via the digestive tract, it causes a burning pain in the chest.
When we eat and swallow our food it is allowed into the stomach area to be digested by the esophageal sphincter valve which should then close back up in order to stop the hydrochloric acid from escaping. The problems start when for some reason this valve does not shut and the stomachs digestive juices are allowed to flow back up (acid reflux) causing the feeling of heartburn. This condition is also known as GERD which is the shortened version of the correct medical name: gastroesophageal reflux disorder. Although the real cause of acid reflux disorder has not yet been found, it is thought that eating the wrong foods could be to blame; still, the volume of food that is consumed in any one sitting can also contribute because the digestive system becomes overwhelmed.
Too much strain is placed on the muscles of the stomach when we overeat and the result of this a build up of internal pressure. The release of this ‘pressure' results in the stomach acids trying to flow back up the digestive tract. Reducing the amount of pressure on the esophageal valve will lessen the chance of stomach acids forcing their way back up the digestive tract. To prevent this from happening you should eat small meals throughout the day. Your mouth, esophagus, and stomach are the first areas of food processing so if something goes wrong in this area, if will affect the health of the entire body. The stomach carries out not only the breaking down of food but processing it into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
The use of readily available, anti-acid drugs is not the long term answer. Whilst they are effective there can be adverse implications with their continued use. A more permanent approach to treating the acid reflux condition is required by changing the way you eat. This will then allow your stomach to settle down and regain its strength. It may take a while but if the number of times you experience heartburn reduces, you may be able to enjoy some of the foods you stopped eating; all the while remaining conscious of the need to take things slowly and not place stress on your stomach again.
Of course acid reflux can also be aggravated by a number of other situations; for instance:
Smoking Allergic reactions to certain types of food Medication Excessive alcohol consumption * Having a sleep after eating a meal Changes in lifestyle are generally all that is required to make a big difference to your life. This is all possible if you want the heartburn problem to ease. So by watching what you eat and taking care of your health, you stand a better chance of avoiding and clearing acid reflux disorder. Ultimately the choice is yours to make!
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