What Causes Reflux?
The inside of your stomach is a myriad of substances that aid in the digestion of the food that you eat.
Mostly, it has acids that break down food to be distributed to your other organs through the bloodstream.
Now these acids have to be regulated so that they do not overpower your stomach.
This is because when your stomach cells begin producing too much acid, the tendency is for the substance to leak back to your esophagus or the tube-like passageway through which food travels from your mouth.
When the acid leaks out, you are at risk of experiencing reflux.
You can begin suspecting reflux if you experience heartburn or the burning sensation around the upper abdomen that "travel" up to your neck.
Most people tend to fear a heart attack when they experience this because the pain is somewhat similar.
But heartburn is distinguished by other symptoms like an acidic taste in your mouth, belching, burping and feeling bloated.
There are many causes of reflux.
One is when your body is in an alternative situation.
It may be that your stomach has abnormalities like a hiatal hernia.
It happens when your diaphragm is no longer capable of preventing the acid from rising up to your esophagus.
Or it may also be that you are pregnant.
In this case, your body's hormones are increased and pressure is placed on your stomach due to the fetus.
The foods that you eat can also cause reflux.
They are foods high in acid content like sodas, citrus fruits, chocolate, caffeinated drinks, spicy and sour dishes, fatty foods, garlic, onions, tomatoes and mint.
Vices like excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages and smoking can cause reflux, too.
Remember that smoking damages the protective mucus around your stomach and reduces the acid-neutralizing saliva that your mouth produces.
Other activities as well as being overweight can also have an effect on your body's acid production.
These include: intake of medicines like aspirin, muscle relaxers, ibuprofen and blood pressure maintenance; consuming meals and snacks shortly before bedtime; and exercising with focus on the abdominal area.
Reflux is a difficult disease to treat because your body constantly produces acid.
But with a change in your lifestyle and eating habits you can definitely prevent reflux from happening and affecting your body.
Consult your trusted osteopath now and save your body from the distressing acid that can also affect your heart.
Mostly, it has acids that break down food to be distributed to your other organs through the bloodstream.
Now these acids have to be regulated so that they do not overpower your stomach.
This is because when your stomach cells begin producing too much acid, the tendency is for the substance to leak back to your esophagus or the tube-like passageway through which food travels from your mouth.
When the acid leaks out, you are at risk of experiencing reflux.
You can begin suspecting reflux if you experience heartburn or the burning sensation around the upper abdomen that "travel" up to your neck.
Most people tend to fear a heart attack when they experience this because the pain is somewhat similar.
But heartburn is distinguished by other symptoms like an acidic taste in your mouth, belching, burping and feeling bloated.
There are many causes of reflux.
One is when your body is in an alternative situation.
It may be that your stomach has abnormalities like a hiatal hernia.
It happens when your diaphragm is no longer capable of preventing the acid from rising up to your esophagus.
Or it may also be that you are pregnant.
In this case, your body's hormones are increased and pressure is placed on your stomach due to the fetus.
The foods that you eat can also cause reflux.
They are foods high in acid content like sodas, citrus fruits, chocolate, caffeinated drinks, spicy and sour dishes, fatty foods, garlic, onions, tomatoes and mint.
Vices like excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages and smoking can cause reflux, too.
Remember that smoking damages the protective mucus around your stomach and reduces the acid-neutralizing saliva that your mouth produces.
Other activities as well as being overweight can also have an effect on your body's acid production.
These include: intake of medicines like aspirin, muscle relaxers, ibuprofen and blood pressure maintenance; consuming meals and snacks shortly before bedtime; and exercising with focus on the abdominal area.
Reflux is a difficult disease to treat because your body constantly produces acid.
But with a change in your lifestyle and eating habits you can definitely prevent reflux from happening and affecting your body.
Consult your trusted osteopath now and save your body from the distressing acid that can also affect your heart.
