How can i get rid of acid reflux?
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at
11:56 pm
cdlc asked:
I get heart burn every once in a while, and im assuming its from eating spicy foods i take a tums to take care of that but i have what i think is acid reflux like on a daily basis… i feel my stomach acid come up and it burns the heck out f my throat. I drink water or tea to maybe make my throat feel better but it doesnt.. what can i do?
I get heart burn every once in a while, and im assuming its from eating spicy foods i take a tums to take care of that but i have what i think is acid reflux like on a daily basis… i feel my stomach acid come up and it burns the heck out f my throat. I drink water or tea to maybe make my throat feel better but it doesnt.. what can i do?
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Go to the doctor and explain the problem and get it sorted out
Don’t drink soda, eat citric fruits, ketchup, tomatoe and or sauces, spicy food etc.
If you have severe acid reflux, the best thing to do is to go see a doctor. Hey may have to give you prescribed medication for it.
You have to go to the doc asap. and he will give you medication and depending how bad your acid refex is thats how long you have to take it… its bad for the stomach acid to touch your throat.
If you want to try alternatives before committing to life long prescription meds for that you can take digestive enzymes and a good pro biotic. You can get these at any health store. I was on prescription medicine for that for years and took forever to wean off (Tagamet). I was just tired of having to rely on a pill 3x’s everyday, but some people have to. Anyway, I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE JUST THE DIG. ENZYMES AND PRO-BIOTICS MADE ON THEIR OWN! That is all I take now. Good luck! BTW, we do not make as much enzymes when we get older and some people have to supplement. Acidolphlius is what makes up a pro-biotic (dif. strains) and it is what is found in yogurt. You can even buy yogurt now that has guaranteed strains (Activia) but some people just take the supplement (pill) b/c they do not like yogurt. I think you will be really surprised with the results! Hope this helps.
Are you taking any prescription drugs?
Certain medication will increase acids.
For night time control, raise the head area of the bed by 6 inches or use pillows to raise your upper body.
I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!
Three part answer information, what not to do, and what to do!
INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary
The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.
G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth.
WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:
Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.
I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.
I know it seems counterintuitive but taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar always works for me when i have heartburn or indigestion. From what I’ve read It appears that the acid content in vinegar somehow tells the stomach to stop producing more acid.