After dinner many people, regardless of age, they feel heartburn or difficulty swallowing, this is known as gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux is caused by stomach acid moving in the opposite direction into the esophagus what happens in the body is inside the esophageal sphincter, which normally maintains an internal pressure and that is the union of the stomach to the esophagus, opens at the wrong time or does not close properly.
There are several medical reasons that may cause this problem, in some cases may be due to a hiatal hernia is a hole in the diaphragm (the muscle between the abdomen and chest), or even if they ate too much and the stomach is distended. Some foods that may worsen the problem is for example the spices, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chocolate, citrus fruits, soft drinks. Other causes include chronic cough, laryngitis, the use of certain drugs, snuff, alcohol, and much more.
Some of the most common symptoms of this disease:
• Sore throat
• Bad breath
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dry cough
• Hoarse voice
Although everyone can experience this phenomenon from time to time as normal, some may become a chronic problem if not treated by a doctor. Some of the complications of this disease include ulceration of the esophagus, narrowing of the esophagus, Barrett’s esophagus (a condition that leads to cancer), and asthma or pneumonia episodes.
The most common treatment recommended by doctors are antacids that neutralize stomach acid but have a short duration and must be taken at least one hour before a meal. Another treatment is most effective histamine antagonists, histamine is a substance that promotes the formation of stomach acid. The Promotility that stimulate the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and increase esophageal sphincter pressure. Foam barriers where the foam forms a physical barrier to the reflux of fluid at the same time, the antacid bound to the foam neutralizes acid that comes in contact with the foam. In cases such as hiatal hernia surgery is recommended.
Gastroesophageal reflux can be prevented by lifestyle is avoiding foods that cause, quitting smoking or consuming alcohol and consulting a doctor who will decide which treatment is best.
Tags: Acid Reflux, Gastroesophageal reflux, Heartburn, Internal pressure, Medical, Stomach acid
