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What is acid reflux, and how does it affect you?

Food goes from your throat to your oesophagus, then into your stomach through an opening. Once the
food has passed through, this opening usually shuts. 

However, if it does not close completely or opens quite often, then the acid from your stomach may move
up through the opening into your oesophagus and your throat. It might result in symptoms such as
heartburn, which is a burning sensation in the chest. It is referred to as acid reflux.  WhatsApp us
Is acid reflux a serious health issue?
Acid reflux that occurs once in a while isn’t a cause for alarm. It can damage your oesophagus or rarely
lead to cancer if it happens frequently, disrupts your everyday routine, or is caused by GERD.

What causes acid reflux?

A stomach condition known as a hiatal hernia is one of the most common causes of acid reflux disease. It
happens when the upper section of the stomach and the LES rise over the diaphragm. The diaphragm
usually keeps acid in our stomach. Acid can travel up into your oesophagus and create acid reflux
symptoms if you have a hiatal hernia. 

Other prevalent risk factors include:

Eating large or heavy meals or laying down shortly after consuming food
Being overweight
Snacking before bedtime
Consumption of tomato, onions, citrus, mint, chocolate, garlic, or fatty or spicy foods
Drinking tea, coffee, alcohol, or carbonated drinks
Smoking
Pregnancy
Taking certain medications such as aspirin, muscle relaxants, ibuprofen, or blood pressure medicine.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of acid reflux?

The following are some of the most common acid reflux symptoms:

Heartburn
A sour or bitter-tasting acid backs up into your throat or mouth, causing regurgitation.

Other signs and symptoms of acid reflux are:

Bloating
Black stools or bloody vomiting
Nausea
Burping
Dysphagia
Hiccups that won’t go away
Sore throat, dry cough, wheezing, hoarseness

How is acid reflux disease diagnosed? WhatsApp us

 If you get acid reflux symptoms two or more times a week, or if drugs don’t provide long-term relief, it is
time to contact a gastroenterologist in Pune.

The doctor can diagnose acid reflux disease based on symptoms such as heartburn, mainly if lifestyle
adjustments, acid-blocking meds, or antacids aid in minimizing these symptoms.

If they don’t work or your symptoms are persistent or severe, your doctor may ask you to undergo some
tests. 

One or more of the following tests may be required:

Barium swallow
Endoscopy
pH monitoring
Esophageal manometry
Biopsy

How is acid reflux disease treated?

If you have acid reflux disease, your doctor may prescribe antacids, which may be in the form of a
chewable tablet. They may also prescribe proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers that help reduce the
amount of acid produced by your stomach.

Your doctor may also advise making lifestyle changes, such as decreasing weight and quit smoking.
Further adjustments include avoiding food before sleeping, exercising, reducing stress, and eating low-
fat, high-protein meals.

What if lifestyle changes or medication don't help?

Suppose lifestyle changes and medications do not entirely relieve your acid reflux disease symptoms, and
they affect your life. In that case, it may necessitate surgical intervention in the form of
laparoscopic fundoplication surgery, which tightens the valve between the food pipe and the stomach. It
is advisable to consult one of the best gastro doctor in Pune for surgery.

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