Acid Reflux Home Remedy: The Unusual Cause of Acid Reflux and How to Cure It
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Lauren Dorsey
Brown- Nutrition
Stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Other “nicknames” include:
acid reflux, acid regurgitation, acid indigestion or heartburn.
When the acidic juices from the stomach rise up into the esophagus, it causes a burning
sensation
When the food rises back up into the esophagus, the burning sensation is felt near the heart, hence the feeling of “heartburn”.
“Burning” feeling A burning sensation that seems centralized in the area
of the heart, lower esophagus, upper stomach, chest or throat
Excessive salvation The body may increase salvia concentration to
counteract the acid in the esophagus Painful swallowing Acid taste in the mouth
A strong bitter/sour taste in the back of the throat, sometimes even pieces of food can resurface
Bad breath Dental erosion
The stomach acid is strong enough to begin the erosion of the tooth enamel
Trouble swallowingDysphasia: feels like food is stuck in the throat,
choking sensation, pressure and burning sensation in chest after eating
Nausea and vomiting Chronic cough
Acid can reflux into the lungs, or just irritate the esophagus
Asthma
The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular value that allows passage of nutrients from the esophagus to the stomach, and prevents the return of them back into the esophagus Weak muscles surrounding the LES could result in
weak closing pressure of the valuesThe process of Transient LES Relaxation (burping)
could be uncoordinated If peristalsis is impaired, stomach acid that has
returned into the esophagus will not be pushed back into the stomach
If there are not enough digestion enzymes or stomach acid, food will not be digested properly in the stomachProduction of these decrease with age, illness,
food allergies or overuse of medications Food that cannot be digested and passed out
of the stomach will sit there and attempt to return back up the esophagus
The upper portion of the stomach can protrude though the hole in the diaphragm (esophageal hiatus) meant only for the esophagus
Food can be entrapped in The enlarged section, and Upward passage can happen Hiatal hernia can occur from an injury to the area or
pressure in abdomen from coughing or even pregnancy and delivery
32% of people over 50 years old 89% of people over 90 years old
Helicobacter Pylori: Infects mucosal lining in esophagus, stomach, and intestines70-90% of all ulcers are caused
by this bacteriaSymptoms of this bacterial
infection could be bad breath, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting
70% of people do not show symptoms, and a blood or stool test may need to be done.
Candida: A type of yeast that found in the gastrointestinal systemThe population of these microbes can grow due to
an immune problem or antibioticsProblems arise when the population increases
Eating foods that are chocolate, citrus, fatty or fried, garlic, mint, spicy, or tomato based foods such as chili or pizza
Eating a lot of food
Eating fast or under stress Not chewing thoroughly Eating right before sleeping
Gravity cannot help the food Make its passage down to thestomach easily
Smoking Pregnancy Obesity
Pregnancy and obesity increase your risk for a hiatus hernia
Antacids: Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids and Tums Neutralize stomach acid Provide quick relief but do not heal the esophagus or
the LES H-2 receptor blockers: Pepcid AC, Zantac, Axid
Reduce acid production Provide longer relief than antacids but don’t work as
quickly Also in prescription strength
Proton pump inhibitors: Prevacid and Prilosec block acid production and heal the esophagus Also in prescription strength
Prokinetic agents: Benzamide and Domperidone and more medications that help the stomach empty faster, and
help the LES close tighter
Nissen fundoplication: tightening the LES by wrapping the top of the stomach over the esophagus laparoscopic surgery is used more and involves
small incisions with small instruments and a camera
Stretta ProcedureElectrode energy is used to heat the esophageal
tissue Creates scar tissue and damages nerves that respond
to the acid reflux Strengthens muscles around the LES and in the
esophagus
EndoCinch endoluminal gastroplicationstiches are placed near the weakened LES and
then strung together to create barriers to prevent acid from enter the esophagus
Eat meals 3 to 4 hours before going to bed Eat smaller meals Avoid being over weight Limit the consumptions of fatty foods,
chocolates, minty foods, spicy foods, coffee, cola, alcohol
Eat a high fiber dietPeople with a high fiber diet are 20% less likely to
have acid reflux symptoms Quit smoking Avoid tight clothes and belts which may
cause pressure to the abdomen
The inflammation in the lining of the esophagus can cause ulcers and bleeding which is esophagitis
Scars from the tissue damage can lead to narrowing of the esophagus which can make is hard to swallow
Barrett’s esophagusThe cells in the lining of the esophagus changes
shape and colorCan change to cancer—which is fatal when
untreated
Breakfast Calories (kcal) Fat (g) Fiber (g)
1 cup hot oatmeal 307 5 8
½ cup sliced papayas 148 0 3
1 slice whole wheat bread 65 1 1
8 oz skim milk 102 2 0
Lunch
2 cups cream of chicken soup
226 14 2
BLT on whole wheat 339 20 5
1/2 soy nuts 120 7 3
½ cup steamed carrots 34 0 3
Dinner
1 small side salad 115 5 0
Baked chicken 215 15 2
White rice 159 0 2
Steamed apricotes 74 1 2
1 glass water 0 0 0
Total on day 1 1904 70 31
Breakfast Calories (kcal) Fat (g) Fiber (g)
1 cup bran cereal 83 1 8
1 large banana 105 0 3
1 english muffin 130 0 2
Glass of water 0 0 0
Lunch
2 cups cream of potato soup 290 13 2
1 cup artichokes 84 0 10
1 piece chicken breast baked
215 15 2
8 oz skim milk 102 2 0
Dinner
6 oz pork chop 236 12 1
1 cup steamed sliced peaches
66 0 3
1 baked potato 161 0 4
8 oz skim milk 102 2 0
Total on day 2 1574 45 35
Breakfast Calories (kcal) Fat (g) Fiber (g)
1 english muffin 130 0 2
1 cup sliced papayas 148 0 3
½ cup of hot oatmeal 153 2 4
8 oz skim milk 112 2 0
1 glass of water 0 0 0
Lunch
Chicken wrap w/ fat free tortilla/lettuce
271 16 2
1 dill pickle 12 0 1
1 small side salad 115 0 5
1 glass of water 0 0 0
Dinner
1 cup steamed green beans 34 0 4
2 cups beef stew 218 12 3
8 oz skim milk 112 2 0
Corn on the cob 211 6 2
Small side salad 115 5 0
Total on day 3 1535 45 26
1. What type of medicine neutralizes stomach acid and provides quick relief-Antacids
2. What is the Lower esophageal sphincter (LES)?-Valve that allows passage of nutrients from the esophagus to the stomach, and prevents the return of them back into the esophagus
3. People are 20% less likely to have GERD if they eat a diet high in _____?-Fiber
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“GERD." - Medpedia. Web. 01 Mar. 2012. <http://wiki.medpedia.com/Special%3GERD>. http://wiki.medpedia.com/Gastroesophageal_Reflux_Disease_(GERD)
"WebMD - Better Information. Better Health." WebMD. WebMD. Web. 01 Mar. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/>. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/heartbrun-and-gerd
Food Composition Table; McGraw-Hill 2009 Contemporary Nutrition 8th Ed. Wardlaw & Smith,
New York