Friday 22 April 2022Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a burning feeling in the chest due to stomach acid rising into the esophagus. Symptoms of acid reflux disease appear at least 2 times a week. Acid reflux or acid reflux disease can be experienced by both adults and children.
Symptoms of this stomach disease are often suspected of being a heart attack or coronary heart disease, because the symptoms are almost similar to chest pain. Although not as deadly as a heart attack, stomach acid disease needs to be treated so it doesn't cause complications.
Symptoms of stomach acid
Disease The main symptom of acid reflux is a burning feeling in the chest (heartburn), which gets worse after eating or when lying down. These symptoms can be accompanied by complaints of other digestive disorders, such as frequent belching, nausea and vomiting, as well as ulcers and shortness of breath. Stomach acid disease can also cause complaints of a sour taste in the mouth.
Causes of stomach acid
Disease Stomach acid back up into the esophagus (gastric acid reflux) occurs when the lower esophageal muscle (LES muscle) weakens. The LES muscles are supposed to contract and close the passage to the esophagus after food has descended into the stomach. When this muscle is weak, the esophagus will remain open and stomach acid will back up into the esophagus. This condition is more likely to occur in the elderly (elderly), obese people, smokers, people who often lie down or sleep after eating, and pregnant women.
Gastric Acid Disease Treatment
GERD can be treated by changing everyday behaviors, such as losing weight, not lying down immediately after eating, avoiding certain foods, including acidic fruits, and quitting smoking. Some herbal plants, such as ginger, are also claimed to be useful in treating stomach acid disease.
Doctors can also prescribe medicines to treat acid reflux disease and relieve heartburn caused by stomach acid. The drugs given are drugs that can neutralize stomach acid, reduce gastric acid production, and drugs that accelerate gastric emptying. If this method has not been able to cure stomach acid disease, surgery can be done.
Gastric acid treatment is quite varied, ranging from lifestyle changes to surgery, which requires a large amount of money. Therefore, having health insurance can be a practical solution to save possible medical costs for current and future conditions.
Gastric Acid Disease
Prevention Ulcer disease or gastric ulcers can be prevented by not lying down immediately after eating, avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and implementing a regular eating schedule. In addition, this disease can also be prevented by stopping drinking caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, and alcoholic beverages.
That is how to prevent or treat stomach pain due to stomach acid. Prevention is certainly better than cure, so it would be better if we look at everything that can make our stomach acid rise.
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