Acid Reflux Facts

Acid Reflux Diet – Got Milk?

This blew my mind, as a kid I used to do this thinking it would fix my problem.  Editor.

One thought, that was prevalent, involved Milk as a potential solution.  In fact, drinking milk will not help stop acid reflux symptoms. Eventually this thought morphed into believing that milk actually calms the burning sensation of the esophagus. The truth is, Milk temporaily has cooling properties as it goes down but that is it.  Upon reaching the stomach, it actually generates more acid. So eating citrus and spicy foods does not necessarily cause acid reflux. The REAL Suspect is overeating and possibly eating too fast. People who actually need a acid reflux diet also needs to eat smaller meals.  Frequency, can also be factored in to assist in the hunger urges.  Eating fruit or spicy foods as well as drinking milk can still be enjoyed but moderation should be the major factor.

One fruit / vegetable (depending on how you categorize these) that should be avoided are tomatos and related recipes that are heavy with tomatos.  This fruit is already high in acid which can trigger a reflux episode. This same thought should be applied to foods that contain garlic and onions. Even though these foods can be enjoyed in small amounts, it is atill best to limit their intake. Unfortunately, Chocolate and fried foods also fall into this same category. The reason is that these foods typically are considered to be heavy in the digestive system and thus take up more room in the stomach. Remember, the more food that is placed in the stomach, means more acid is needed to digest it.  Also, if the stomach is over-filled, the acid in the stomach could possibly be pushed up due to heavier objects in the stomach.  That is called displacement.

Do I Have The Traditional Acid Reflux Symptoms?

The most prevalent symptom for acid reflux is that burning sensation we called heartburn. Usually occurring after eating a meal or drinking a drink which too much acid content. These are primary acid reflux symptoms which can be worse for the first couple of hours after a meal. Most people confuse it for chest pain when they first encounter it.  It most be noted that not all people with acid reflux will experience this symptom.

Acid reflux symptoms include having a dry cough that lingers, waking up in the morning with hoarseness, and a uneasy feeling that food is not going down. More often than not  these symptoms tend to get severe enough to start vomitting. For most normal persons, when the esophagus stays agitated long enough, it will bring on esophageal spasms which have been mistaken for a heart related condition.

Untreated, acid reflux symptoms can cause a sleepless night and cause more damage to the esophagus. Keep in mind that prescription medication for this disease is typically very expensive but there are medications that attest they can heal the damage which the esophagus has sustained.

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