What Is GERD?
If
the acids produced in the stomach are moving back frequently into the
esophagus, you will suffer from GERD
or chronic acid reflux disease. Frequent Gastroesophageal disease irritates the
esophagus lining. The mild acid reflux is observed in many people at least
twice a week.
Symptoms of chronic acid reflux
Some
of the Gerd Symptoms include difficulty in
swallowing, burning sensation in the chest, a feeling of a slump in the throat,
sour liquid or regurgitation of food, and chronic cough etc. You will also
suffer from disturbed sleep during the night, worsening asthma and Laryngitis.
Causes of Gastroesophageal disease
Some
of the causes of GERD include
weak LES due to the intake of certain foods and medicines, stress, smoking,
intake of aspirin, chocolate, coffee, hiatal hernia, intake of meal late night,
intake of a large meal, and fried or fatty foods. You are likely to suffer from
increased incidence of chronic acid reflux due to delayed emptying of the
stomach, pregnancy, obesity, bulging at the top of your stomach, scleroderma
and pregnancy.
If
chronic acid reflux disease is not cured in time, you are likely to suffer from
the esophageal ulcer, esophageal stricture, and Barret’s esophagus.
Acid Reflux in Infants
Signs
of acid reflux in infants include discomfort, irritability, coughing, poor
feeding, and arching the back. Children are likely to suffer from breathing
problems, refuse to eat and reduced weight gain.
Burping
is recommended during feeding to prevent acid reflux in children. You can add
one table teaspoon full of the rice cereal to two ounces of the infant milk.
You need to keep the baby upright for at least 30 minutes after feeding. You
need to feed small meals to the infants to get rid of acid reflux.
Hints for Adults to Get Rid of
chronic acid reflux
Adults
suffering from GERD are
advised to prevent intake of cheese, milk, meat, a higher quantity of salt,
high fat foods and oily foods, and foods rich in fatty acids. It is also
suggested an intake of coffee, orange juice, carbonated beverages, mint,
chocolate, and tomato sauce.
Foods that Helps to Reduce
Chronic Acid Reflux Symptoms
You
need to include foods rich in protein and low in cholesterol like lentils,
almonds, cashews, salmon, and tuna to get rid of the symptoms of GERD. Foods rich in
vitamin C such as potatoes are ideal for people suffering from chronic acid
reflux.
You
can also include fruits including citrus fruits, peaches, melons, apples, and
berries to reduce the symptoms of chronic acid reflux. You can also include
eggs in your daily diet. You are advised
to practice mild exercises daily.
You
should avoid intake of food two hours before going to the bed. You should not
sleep immediately after intake of food in the afternoon.
Gaviscon
is one of the best antacids to neutralize the stomach acids and cure chronic
acid reflux. Zantac, which is one of the H2 receptor blockers, helps to reduce
production of stomach acids.