Heartburn or GERD?
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If you suffer from frequent heartburn - twice a week or more - you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
This condition occurs in people whose lower esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly, allowing stomach acid to back-flow into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest and neck areas. It can also cause nausea, coughing, belching, a bitter taste, and respiratory problems, including aggravating asthma. Diet, stress, smoking and pregnancy can all trigger or worsen symptoms.
If you think you have GERD, see a doctor to rule out other issues, such as angina, which has similar symptoms. Discuss any medications you are taking: some can trigger reflux. If you want to treat GERD naturally, try the following:
- Keep a food and beverage journal. It can help you track and avoid triggers.
Eat small, frequent meals.
- Wear loose clothing and maintain a healthy weight. Both can prevent stomach constriction and help reduce GERD.
- Avoiding lying down after eating.
- Practice relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises.
- Sip chamomile tea. It can help soothe inflamed tissue in the esophagus.
- Try sleeping on your left side. This may help move acid away from the entrance of the esophagus.
- Experiment with DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), a supplement proven to be effective against GERD
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Emergency Symptoms of an Ulcer or Stomach Ailment
If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away:
sharp, sudden, persistent stomach pain
bloody or black stools
bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
They could be signs of a serious problem, such as
perforation—when the ulcer burrows through the stomach or duodenal wall
bleeding—when acid or the ulcer breaks a blood vessel
obstruction—when the ulcer blocks the path of food trying to leave the stomach |
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