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What is acid reflux relief?

In medically oriented terms, antonyms of the word relief include pain, distress or damage. That links its meaning to both subjective and objective aspects. Subjective, denoting sensations experienced by the sufferer such as pain and objective, meaning physical findings detected by specialists which are either functional distress or organic damage. Actually relief is related to control measures and it quantitatively signifies removal of an unpleasant existence or reduction of its magnitude. The definition of relief, therefore encompasses alleviation of pain, relaxation of distress and healing of damage. Acid reflux on the other hand has two sides; the subjective side (symptoms) which reflects the symptom of heartburn and the objective side (signs) that reflects the functional and/or organic signs of esophageal changes. Acid reflux relief is therefore a broad term that covers all the measures used to control symptoms and signs of acid reflux disease. Normally, the lower esophageal sphincter remains closed except during swallowing. This prevents the passage of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. If the lower esophageal sphincter becomes weakened or relaxed, stomach acid may back up into the esophagus. Frequent acid reflux can irritate and inflame the lining of the esophagus, causing symptoms and signs of acid reflux. A better understanding of relief would thus entail knowledge of some aspects of normal structure and function, so that changes in the disease and its control could be easily considered. Actually acid reflux relief involves both preventive and curative measures, and in addition to treatment; orientation with the causes, symptoms and complications of acid reflux are essential for proper management. Acid reflux relief includes: dietary changes,lifestyle modifications, specific medications and surgical operations.Basic knowledge of the underlying causes and progression of acid reflux and answering frequently asked questions about its relief; add to the depth of understanding.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Acid Reflux Relief logoLifestyle changes can prevent reflux

It is well known that modifying lifestyle would reduce symptoms of acid reflux disease. The main effect is accomplished by minimizing exposure to factors that interfere with the normal function of the lower esophageal sphincter. Meals should be taken at least two hours before bed time to prevent regurgitation of stomach acids into the esophagus. Avoiding exercise immediately after meals would prevent generating forces that increases stomach pressure, also exercise would be associated with kinking of the full stomach. Obesity is another important factor and the heartburn sufferer should be encouraged to maintain a healthy body weight. Tight clothing, by squeezing the stomach would induce reflux of its contents into the esophagus and should be avoided. Reflux is usually experienced during sleep, and elevating the head of the bed will allow gravity to do its job. Stress has long been linked to aggravating reflux symptoms through many mechanisms. In an effort to cope with disruption in routine, caused by stress, unhealthy lifestyles become evident. Stress also depresses immunity state and predisposes to complications in acid reflux disease. It should therefore be alleviated by all means.

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