WHAT IS ACID REFLUX

DISEASE WHICH HAS MORE THEN 10 MILLION CASES PER YEAR 

• If you are suffering from burning sensation in your abdomen, throat and chest, bloating and dysphagia, you might be suffering from acid reflux disease.

What is an acid reflux?

• Acid reflux is a disease in which stomach content moves up into the esophagus 
• It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux or heartburn.

Normal anatomy of the stomach

• At the outset of the stomach there is a sphincter known as the lower esophageal sphincter.
• As food enters from esophagus to your stomach this sphincter closes up, it prevents the backflow of stomach's acid and other components  
• In acid reflux disease this sphincter doesn't close properly due to which acid produced by the stomach travels up and causes heartburn.
• You can also suffer from chest discomfort.
• If this happens for more than 2 times in a week it means you might be suffering from GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease)
• If this starts occurring  frequently you can suffer from serious complications.

Symptoms of acid reflux

• Heartburn - it is a burning sensation which person feels in his chest, throat or stomach.
• Bitter and acidic taste 
• Bloating- it is a stipulation in which your belly becomes swollen  
• Bloody vomiting -occurs due to tear in esophagus lining or some other underlying disease 
• Wheezing 
• Dry cough 
• It can even lead to respiratory troubles such as asthma and chronic cough.

Conditions which increase the risk factors of GERD

• Obesity-obesity is the major cause of heartburn
• Thyroid-people suffering from hypothyroidism have the propensity to become obese it accelerates the chances of acid reflux.
• Pregnancy-during the first trimester of your pregnancy esophagus pushes food very slowly into your abdomen so that the nutrients get absorbed at a higher rate but it can cause exaggerated symptoms of acid reflux.
• A connective tissue disorder like scleroderma it is a type of disease which mostly strikes women, in this disease your skin, joints and muscle becomes tight and stiff.

Other risk factors 

• Eating a heavy meal, lying down immediately after eating 
• Eating just before sleeping 
• Smoking 
• Boozing  
• Taking NSAID'S(Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• Taking thyroid, blood pressure medications 
• Eating fried and oily food - it relaxes lower esophageal sphincter, which makes more acid to travel back into the throat  
• PCOD(Polycystic ovarian disorder)
• Anxiety

Difference between GERD and HEARTBURN 

• Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux 
• It is a condition in which you experience a burning sensation in your chest, throat and abdomen  
• GERD also called as gastro esophageal reflux disease, it is a disorder which happens when you suffer from acid reflux for more than twice a week.

Some quick tips which can assist you to get rid of heartburn

• Loosen your clothes immediately 
• Amalgamate baking soda and water, it counteracts the acid  
• Ginger - it prevents the acid from going up in the esophagus
• Licorice supplements- it increases the mucus lining of the esophagus and prevents it damage
• Try to sleep on your left side 

Try these quick points to get rid of acid reflux  

In my next blog, I will tell about different food items and combination of various exercises which you can embrace to prevent acid reflux.

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