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Often experiencing Dry cough or Chest pain? Sore throat or Bad breath? Constipation or Indigestion? You immediately need to get it checked by the doctor
Facing Acid Reflux? That too frequently? Tired of taking medicines but no relief or minimal relief? But have you ever thought what biological connotation of this issue is? Okay! Let us have a look
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux occurs when the stomach flows back the acid into our food pipe aka oesophagus. This issue is characterized by heartburn in the lower chest area.
Acid flows back into the oesophagus because the LES valve doesn’t get closed properly after the food passage. LES ( Lower oesophagal sphincter) is basically a circular muscle which joins stomach and oesophagus and is responsible for tightening them so that acid doesn’t regurgitate but if LES gets opened promptly or is weak, it causes chest pain.
If Acid Reflux occurs more than twice a week, Dude ! you need to pay attention because this problem is more chronic and becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But relax! Everything in this beautiful world has got a solution and we would eradicate it as well.
Am I Having It?
Often experiencing Dry cough or Chest pain? Sore throat or Bitter taste in the back of the throat? Bad breath or having trouble in swallowing? Constipation or Indigestion? You immediately need to get it checked by the doctor! It has actually become a lifestyle disease.
The Facts
Traditionally, GERD has been thought to be a disease of the Western countries. Thereby, the prevalence rate has been estimated to be lower in Asia when compared to the western world ( <5% vs. 10% to 20%). But scores of people are falling prey in India as well.
According to the task force of Indian Society of Gastroenterology, around 7.6 % of the population was found to be suffering from acid reflux across six major cities of India. And the amazing fact is nearly 70% of the population was aged below 50. GERD was found to be more prevalent among males at 58.6 % in research conducted at Gandhi Hospital.
How Does It Happen?
Acid reflux can occur because of the following stated factors:
Get Out! GERD
Yes! This is the USP of this article! How can you minimize or eradicate it? And trust me! There are oodles of options available. All we need is your commitment towards them.
Medication
Antacids like Maalox, Alka-Seltzer, Mylanta, Rolaids are best but they come with side effects of constipation and diarrhoea if consumed for an extended duration. But to counteract these gastrointestinal side effects, it is best to use antacids that have both Magnesium Hydroxide and Aluminium Hydroxide. But But But! These antacids should be used by patients who suffer from acid reflux rarely. They provide instant but short term relief and if a need arises to take them regularly, discuss with your physician!
People who experience acid reflux frequently, the main treatment options available for them are PPIs and H2 blockers. PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) reduce acid production and Prokinetics help strengthen LES and reduce your stomach faster.
Using Gaviscon is considered one of the best-known heartburn therapies. It varies slightly in action by becoming a mechanical barrier against stomach acid. It consists of alginic acid.
Lifestyle Modification
But guys just popping these pills will not solve the problem. They are good enough to eradicate the symptoms only when combined with a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Adding yoga to your treatment plan will relieve stress and improve your condition. The following yogasanas are time-tested solutions for acid-flux sufferers
Surgery
If your GERD is severe and medications and lifestyle modifications are unable to completely resolve it and symptoms are interfering with your daily life, Surgical intervention known as Fundoplication may be needed.
The second most approved procedure involves surgically placing a ring known as a LINX device around the outside of the lower end of the oesophagus. As per a study, patients were able to stop their medicines or cut down the amount after LINX placement. The drawback is that the patients who opt for LINX placement cannot go for an MRI in their lifetime.
Hence, surgery is the last opted solution for acid flux.
Bottom Line
These ailments are like icebergs barely showing their heads in the polar seas. As long as they are not studiously controlled and eradicated, peace lies far from you. Image via Pixabay
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