What is an acid reflex?
Acid Reflex is the condition where the stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe, and irritates the lining.
The main symptom commonly seen in acid reflux is a burning sensation around the chest(middle chest part) especially after eating. It also needs to be highlighted that acid reflux and heartburn are not the same things. Heartburn is considered to be the primary symptom of acid reflux
Acid flux should not be mistaken for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) either it's closed the same. But GERD can describe it is more severe than normal acid reflux it can see week twice or more.
Causes of Acid Reflux:-
There are several factors that can cause acid reflux.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Smoking
- Consuming foods such as citrus fruit and chocolates and, consume more coffee or tea and eating fast food which heavy fats etc.
- Sometimes taking the medication regularly can also cause acid reflux.
- Going to Bed very next to a meal
- Snaking before going to bed.
- Lifestyle with less body exercise
- Large intake of table salt.
Symptoms of Acid Reflux:-
Here are the symptoms of Acid reflux
- A burning sensation in the lower chest when we lying down or bending over.
- An icky, sour, bitter taste in the mouth which can lead to choking – in extreme cases
- Respiratory symptoms – including dry, chronic cough and wheezing
- Bad Breath emanating from the mouth
- Sudden production of excessive saliva
- Nausea and vomiting
- Unintentional weight loss
- Difficulties or pain while swallowing
- Pain in the chest or upper abdominal region
These Symptoms may vary from person to person. If this type of symptoms creating an uneasy lifestyle, consult the Best Gastroenterologist in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Treatment
If you are suffering from acid reflux, taking preventive action can help fix it before it escalates into something serious like GERD.
- Losing excess weight especially if obese
- Avoiding eating large meals at one time and instead of dividing meals into smaller proportions.
- Decreasing the intake of alcohol and quitting smoking
- Avoiding lying down immediately (2-3 hours) after eating
- Elevating the head of the bed by five to seven inches.
- Decreasing caffeine intake
- Avoiding known triggers – spicy food, chocolates, fried food, etc.
- Certain medications such as over-the-counter antacids, Proton pump inhibitors (PPI), and H2 blockers can help treat reflux and/or controlling symptoms
