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Gastroesophageal Reflux (RGO)

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Designate part of gastroesophageal reflux (or RGO) step in the esophagus of a part of gastric contents. Usually is a phenomenon that can occur intermittently throughout the world and especially after dinner, ie postprandial period. When the gastroesophageal reflux becomes frequent and a source of complications, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease.

At present, it is considered that 30-45% of Western populations present RGO symptoms at least once a month and 5-10% daily! Gastroesophageal reflux is well more widespread than we could believe. Indeed, in Canada, for example, it is considered that 29% of the population would be bothered by gastroesophageal reflux (more…)

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The Heartburn and Feeding

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The heartburn and diet are closely linked. There are several recommendations that can be observed to decrease or relieve your heartburn.

It is necessary to avoid prolonged fasting especially since an empty stomach will be much more vulnerable to acidity. If heartburn appear between meals, making a comparison can often relieve in some people. Contrary to what one might think, the milk can relieve stomach pain as very short term. However, it can also worsen the long-term heartburn because it contains casein and calcium, which increases gastric secretion and the resulting heartburn.

The citrine or acid fruits such as orange, grapefruit or apples can also be as responsible for gastric discomfort. From the point of view of the drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa and cola contain methylxanthines that can cause severe pain to the stomach. (more…)

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Acid Reflux Treatment

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

To relieve acid reflux may be taken several measures. Raising the head of the bed about 15 cm, while the person sleeps, can cause the acid to reach into the esophagus. It may be helpful to avoid coffee, alcohol and other substances that strongly stimulate the production of stomach acid. It also follows the ingestion of an antacid, one hour after meals and one at bedtime to neutralize stomach acid and possibly reducing the passage of liquid acid through the lower esophageal sphincter.

The administration of drugs such as cimetidine or ranitidine may reduce gastric acidity. Should also be avoided certain foods (like fats and chocolate), tobacco and certain drugs (eg anticholinergics), anything that increases the tendency of the lower esophageal sphincter to let the liquid. (more…)

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Burn Stomach and Digestion

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Heartburn, pain in the sternum, regurgitation … These symptoms are the sign awkward sometimes cause indigestion.

The heartburn is linked to dysfunction of digestion. Chewing and saliva on the food are the first stage of digestion. You then divide the stomach work and food for it, it helps extremely acidic gastric juices. It is when these juices back into the esophagus we experience the unpleasant sensation of heartburn.

Indeed, while the stomach wall resists this acidity, the wall of the esophagus is much more fragile, which makes us feel more or less accentuated this acid reflux from the stomach. Then understand the importance of chewing food thoroughly, allowing the stomach and therefore less work to use less acidic gastric juices. (more…)

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Health effect of gastroesophageal reflux

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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How health effect gastroesophageal reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux is an unpleasant condition that can greatly impair quality of life. Many people feel so because of symptoms caused by this disease.

Prolonged exposure to acid causes the esophagus esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus).

In the long term esophagitis may form scar tissue and complicated by the appearance of a stenosis or narrowing of the affected area of esophagus. This can be difficult, even impossible, swallowing (swallowing). This severe condition requires urgent evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, it is a relatively rare complication.

Reflux can cause ulcers in the esophagus appear that may bleed, and cause iron losses that lead to chronic anemia blood loss. (more…)

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