Acid Reflux: Causes And Treatments
Most people have experienced 'Heartburn' or at some stage - usually after a rich meal or heavy drinking session: with symptoms mainly being a burning feeling behind the breastbone.
In instances of repeated reflux, oesophagitis (Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease), may occur. This is inflammation of the lining of the oesophagus, and is experienced as a repeated painful, burning feeling in the upper abdomen or chest. The acid may even reach the throat and mouth, producing a sour taste and burning sensation.
What Causes Acid Reflux
The oesophagus is the muscular tube that transports food to the stomach. occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach flow back into the oesophagus. It is usually prevented by a muscular ring, known as the lower oesophageal sphincter and occurs when this becomes relaxed. Although the symptoms are often called 'heartburn', actually has nothing to do with the heart and should not be confused with Angina, which is a cardiac problem needing medical attention.
Activities that can cause Acid Relfux
Apart from eating heavy meals, may also at times be brought on by bending and lifting. may also be caused by pregnancy or hiatus hernia.
Treatments for Acid Reflux
Perhaps the most common treatments for that occurs on an occassional basis are Antacids - which in most countries may be bought over the counter. A natural alternative to these are herbal remedies for acid reflux, of which the most common are chamomile, peppermint, and ginger. All of these herbs are known to relieve indigestion, and also soothe any irritation in the intestines. If these don't work then anti-histamines might be appropriate, e.g. cimetidine tablets: as histamine receptors are present in stomach lining cells, and when histamine binds to these receptors, the cells in the stomach lining produce acid, to aid digestion. Cimetidine binds to these receptors instead, thus reducing acid formation.
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Fatores dietéticos e do Lifestyle
* Evitar Firstly de fumar e álcool, café e alimento spicy.
* Se o overweight, seguir um regime saudável do hidrato de carbono e um exercício complexos low-fat, elevados desde que a perda do peso pode ajudar.
* Adicionar a fibra a sua dieta à ajuda aliviam ou evitam o constipation, como esticar do constipation enfraquece o hiatus (a abertura entre o diafragma e o oesophagus).
* Evitar comer do bedtime - depois que 7pm é recomendado frequentemente.
* Tentar levantar descansos para dormir ou usar um descanso do inibidor do specialist.
* Também o meditation pode ajudar facilitar o stress que pode ser um fator contribuindo.
Como com a maioria deteção adiantada das circunstâncias médicas e de tratamento apropriado dos sintomas de ser benéfico - é importante agir rapidamente, como pode se tornar severo e conduzir às complicações se for deixado untreated.
Richard Hellyer é o publisher de http://www.iwant2bhealthy.com onde você pode encontrar sobre 500 páginas da dieta e informação e recursos unbiased do nutrition.
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