Acid Reflux
ACID REFLUX
- Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Homeopathic Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Surgical Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Other Treatment of Acid Reflux
- What is Acid Reflux
- Symptoms of Acid Reflux
- Causes of Acid Reflux
- Risk factors of Acid Reflux
- Complications of Acid Reflux
- Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Acid Reflux
- Precautions & Prevention of Acid Reflux
Treatment of Acid Reflux
Homeopathic Treatment of Acid Reflux
Homeopathy provides both immediate relief and lasting cure of acid reflux or GERD. Homeopathic medicines work to relieve gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD symptoms by initiating the body’s innate response to a stimulus or to an irritation allowing the body to heal itself. Some of the homeopathic remedies for acid reflux or gastro esophageal reflux or GERD are:
- Nux Vomica
- Arsenicum Album
- Pulsatilla
- Carbo vegetabilis
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Acid Reflux
Acupuncture, acupressure and electrical acupoint stimulation when applied to will reduce the relaxation of lower esophageal spinster (LES). This can treat specific organs or areas of the body very effectively.
Psychotherapy Treatment of Acid Reflux
Stress is a major cause of acid reflux. Being stressed stirs up stomach acid which is then released into the esophagus. Stress management can be achieved using the psychotherapy treatment.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Acid Reflux
In allopathic treatment, Antacid medications are typically prescribed for the relief of Acid reflux. The more common ones include Dexilant, Nexium and Prevacid.
Surgical Treatment of Acid Reflux
If any other treatment is not enough to relieve symptoms of GERD, then in such cases, a surgical procedure called fundoplication may be done to prevent reflux and repair a hiatal hernia.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Acid Reflux
- Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium
- Drink 6 – 8 glasses of filtered water daily
- Avoid alcohol and carbonated beverages
- Avoid junk food
What is Acid Reflux
Acid reflux disease, or GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease), is a common ailment, where gastric juices containing acid travel back from the stomach into the esophagus.
Symptoms of Acid Reflux
- Heartburn
- Asthma
- Regurgitation
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Hoarseness
Causes of Acid Reflux
- Pregnancy
- Acid reflux foods
- Eating a heavy meal
- Bending forward
- Peptic ulcers and insufficient digestive enzymes
- Asthma
- Stress
- Smoking
- Alcohol
Risk factors of Acid Reflux
- Smoking
- People who ate large amounts of salt
- Prior esophageal surgery
- Drinking alcohol
- Food allergies
Complications of Acid Reflux
- Esophageal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Esophageal Strictures
- Erosive Esophagitis
Diagnosis of Acid Reflux
Several tests may be used to diagnose GERD including:
• X-ray of the upper digestive system
• Endoscopy (examines the inside of the esophagus)
• Ambulatory acid (pH) test (monitors the amount of acid in the esophagus)
• Esophageal impedance test (measures the movement of substances in the esophagus)
Precautions &Prevention of Acid Reflux
- Avoid acidic foods and drinks
- Lose weight if you are overweight
- Do not smoke
- Don’t take heavy meals
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