Reeling from Reflux
Do you want to get rid of reflux, or at least reduce the horrible symptoms, then please read on.
I've suffered from Reflux (Acid) on and off for several years now. It comes and goes, as i'm sure it does for you if you're reading this article.
Usually there are key aggrevators of reflux. Coffee, smoking, fatty foods, eating late at night, overeating, going to bed straight after a meal.
Lets first off have a quick look at what Reflux is and what causes this reaction. Reflux is also known
as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Thats the medical dictionary term i believe.
Hiatal Hernia
The hiatus is a small hole in your diaphragm, which is where the esophagus passes into the stomach. It usually fits in place comfortably, but there can be a tendency to weaken and enlarge.
The problem is, when this happens, part of the stomach muscles may protrude into it producing a condition referred to as hiatal hernia.
This is actually quite a common condition, more commonly occurring in people over 60 years old, and is rarely serious. Until recent years, it was believed that most cases of persistent heartburn were caused by a hiatal hernia.
Hiatal hernia may impair LES muscle function. Studies have failed to confirm evidence, however, that it is a common cause of GERD, although its presence may increase GERD symptoms in patients with both conditions.
So, what can you do to alleviate the symptoms. For a start, Antacids are probably the first option. Usually over the counter, especially if the symptoms are still relatively mild.
The next step is usually Gaviscon or Zantac. Both of these can tend to cause wind, but this is much preferable to reflux if you have a bad case.
Gaviscon liquid, Gaviscon 250 tablets and Gaviscon extra strength tablets all contain three active ingredients: sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. The active ingredients of...
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