Gastric Reflux

Souring, the return of acid to the mouth, and the feeling of bitterness in the mouth, are caused by malfunctioning of the lower esophageal valve and damage to the mucosa that prevents the return of stomach acid.

There are many reasons for acid reflux into the esophagus.
The muscles of the end part of the esophagus not working properly can be one of these factors.
Normally, the end of the esophagus remains closed to prevent acid and food from returning to the top, which in some people does not function properly and causes acid to return to the esophagus.
Contraceptive pills cause reflux. Sleeping pills, hormonal pills, especially contraceptives, antihypertensive drugs and propranolol, pills for patients with asthma cause reflux.
Obesity and reflux
Obesity, especially in the abdominal type, causes stomach acid to return to the esophagus and reflux due to pressure on the stomach. In addition, reflux or heartburn occurs more in people who have asthma.

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, bloating, belching, pain behind the sternum, pain in the esophagus are symptoms of this disease, as well as non-digestive symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, exacerbation of asthma, jaw pain, Ear pain, frequent sinusitis or lung problems may also occur, which are often confused with heart and lung diseases.
One of the symptoms of reflux is waking up in the morning with a voice taken from sleep, although the voice of these people gradually opens up during the day.

In some patients, this problem is considered to be a complication of reflux, and if repeated, it causes an ulcer at the end of the esophagus and its narrowing, and it can also lead to sleep disorders.

• Avoid consuming fatty and bulky foods and do not drink water or liquids between meals.
• Consuming watery and loose foods is not recommended.
• They should not lie down immediately after eating.
• Smoking is prohibited for patients.
• Avoid using pickles, spices, vinegar, pickles, fatty foods, especially fast foods and pizza due to the presence of fatty cheese in them, raw onions, oranges, and tomatoes.
  How to get rid of reflux?
  For treatment, stomach acid reducing drugs such as omeprazole and pentaprazole are often prescribed, the best time to take these drugs is half an hour before breakfast.
  In addition, antacid syrups are prescribed for people who suffer from severe reflux.
  If reflux occurs in the middle of the night, the doctor recommends two doses of omeprazole and other such drugs instead of once.
  Reflux is not something that can be cured by following a diet for a month, and sometimes it is necessary to follow this diet for the rest of one’s life.

1. Change in diet

By changing the diet, acid reflux can be prevented to a large extent.
Consuming low-fat and high-protein foods is one of the effective options. Make your meals smaller and more frequent, and stop eating before you are completely full.
Also, avoid consuming stimulant drinks and foods that cause the return of stomach acid.
Stimulating drinks:

• tea
• Coffee and other caffeinated beverages
• Carbonated drinks
• Alcoholic beverages and…

Stimulating foods:

• Fruits such as lemons and oranges
• Tomatoes and products that contain tomatoes, such as ketchup and salsa
• chocolate
• mint
• Fatty foods
• Spicy foods containing pepper or curry
• garlic and onion
• Some industrial breads or even traditional breads that use baking soda in their preparation.

2. Change in the way of life

After changing your diet, maybe the best option is to change your habits and lifestyle.
With small changes, see big and positive effects.

• Quitting smoking is one of the positive changes in this field.
• Cigarette smoke causes an increase in the secretion of stomach acid by disrupting the work of the muscles that control the level of stomach acid.
• The maximum time for acid to return to the esophagus is during sleep.
• Pillows with a thickness of 10 to 14 cm are the best option to prevent acid reflux.
• But don’t try to put too many pillows under your head, because back pain and heartache are the side effects of this neglect.
• Stress is one of the biggest causes of gastric reflux.
• If you have stomach reflux and spend these days with anxiety and stress, don’t doubt the relationship between the two.
• After eating, stomach acid is secreted, so don’t eat anything at least 2-3 hours before going to bed.
• You can relax on the chair during the day.
• Extra pressure on the stomach causes the secretion of stomach acid.
• Avoid wearing tight clothes, belts and even ties as much as you can.
• If you are overweight, lose weight by taking proper diet and exercising.
• Do not self-medicate and consult a specialist to solve the problem.
• Some drugs stimulate acid secretion.
• Aspirin, ibuprofen, some muscle relaxants and blood pressure control drugs are such drugs.
• Finally, after seeing any symptoms, see a specialist doctor and complete the treatment courses. In this way, in addition to getting rid of this problem, you will also reduce the possibility of chronic and dangerous diseases.