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Acid Reflux, Heartburn - Symptoms and Treatments |
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Written by Nick Barlow
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
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Acid Reflux and Heartburn are actually the same thing, a fact that many sufferers aren't aware of. When you see a commercial or hear an advertisement referring to Acid Reflux, don't be confused - many doctors and medical professionals will refer to it this way as well.
by NickBarlow
Acid Reflux and Heartburn are actually the same thing, a fact that many sufferers aren't aware of. When you see a commercial or hear an advertisement referring to Acid Reflux, don't be confused - many doctors and medical professionals will refer to it this way as well.
The term acid reflux is used more frequently by medical professionals when discussing this common problem. Many people suffer from acid reflux from time to time, but others suffer constantly from this condition. Those people who suffer from acid reflux more often should definitely bring this to the attention of their physician.
Some individuals will get agitated or very anxious when symptoms become very severe, as this can often be mistaken for a heart attack. You will feel severe pressure in the chest (in acute cases) which can be uncomfortably near the heart.
The pain can be mild and discomforting, or sometimes quite severe until they have sought some kind of treatment to relieve this pain. This is caused by the stomach pumping acid upwards into the back of the throat. The acid escapes the stomach and enters the lower esophagus. Stomach tissue is strong enough to endure these acids, but the throat and esophagus do not have the protective lining to withstand these acids.
Acid Reflux Can Be Treated
Numbers of individuals suffer the effects of acid reflux periodically, and these individuals can easily find some medications at the local drugstore to cut down the suffering from the condition. Those people who endure often from this condition could have a serious problem that should be treated by expert medical professionals.
These people will probably be advised to take some medical testing to determine the extent of the problem. There are specialized tests that can clearly indicate the problem for those who are affected.
Once a medical professional knows the state of the sensitive tissues of the esophagus and stomach, they can outline a treatment to reduce or eliminate the uncomfortable conditions caused by acid reflux.
Some people will eliminate this problem by changing their diet. Sometimes acid reflux is caused by very spicy foods or rich creamy foods. Eliminating these from the diet might cure the condition completely.
For some, this is all they have to do to take care of their acid reflux. However, other sufferers will need drugs or medications to keep acids from the stomach from damaging their esophagus further. Additional changes to your sleeping habits may also help relieve damage caused by acids escaping the stomach. The head of the bed should be raised a bit so that acids have a harder time escaping the stomach into the esophagus.
If lifestyle, diet, and sleeping conditions do not improve the symptoms, you my have a more serious form of Acid Reflux that could require surgery to cure.
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