6 warning signs of “acid reflux”.
1. Flatulence and distension will have symptoms similar to those of gastroenteritis. This is due to the fact that the esophageal sphincter is unable to close completely. When the esophagus needs to be contracted In order to expel food from the stomach down to the small intestine. Causing the back of food to enter the esophagus, both in the abdomen and the chest cavity, causing bloating and abdominal distension.
2. Sour belching, or a sour or bitter juice coming out of the throat. They usually have this symptom after eating a heavy meal.
3. Difficulty swallowing or swallowing and having a sore throat Caused by acid reflux to come into contact with the neck muscles. make muscles contract
4. Chest pain, numbness like something stuck in the throat. Caused by acid reflux up through the esophagus in the chest cavity. and stimulate the nerves in the esophagus
5. Heartburn caused by increased abdominal pressure. This causes the acid and food in the stomach to flow up into the esophagus. The symptoms of heartburn can cause the esophagus to become irritated.
6. Nausea and vomiting are caused by the backflow of food into the esophagus. They usually have this symptom after eating a heavy meal.
However, these six warning signs are only early stages of GERD symptoms. to prevent the disease from intensifying The primary care method is Avoid spicy foods, vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, pepper Avoid chocolate, oily food, coffee, tea, avoid alcoholic beverages. Wear clothing that is not tight or tight. Try to sit up straight and try to find herbs to help you recover. Relieve symptoms such as turmeric that contains important substances. essential oils and curcuminoids (curcuminiods) yellow-orange substance.
by studying the pharmacological effects of Turmeric has many interesting studies in relieving symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases, such as carminative, relieving flatulence and indigestion. A study in patients with dyspepsia found that taking turmeric in powder form Turmeric 500 mg/time (contains 9.6% curcuminoids and 8% essential oil) 4 times a day for 7 consecutive days or turmeric capsule 250 mg, 2 capsules 3 times a day after meals or turmeric extract 162 mg daily for 28 days can relieve symptoms of indigestion. The patient’s symptoms improved reduce nausea and stomach discomfort The efficacy is close to receiving carminative drugs. and peptic ulcer medication ranitidine 150 mg.
In addition, turmeric also has the effect of preventing stomach ulcers. through the mechanism of stimulating the secretion of mucus or mucin (mucin) to coat the stomach Inhibit the secretion of gastric acid and gastric juice. and anti-inflammatory In a study, patients with gastric and intestinal ulcers took turmeric capsules 600 and 1,000 mg/day. Divide orally 4 times a day before meals and at bedtime for 12 weeks. Helps heal stomach ulcers similar to the use of antacids. and the group received.
Turmeric that has healed wounds will not come back. and taking 1 gram of turmeric powder daily after breakfast and dinner together with sulfasalazine sulfasalazine or mesalamine, which are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease It will give better results than using modern medicine alone.
Reference by.
1. Articles : Turmeric…Khunpol, the conqueror of gastrointestinal diseases, Kanokporn Athawongsa, Herbal Information Office, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University
2. Articles : How to take care of yourself in acid reflux, Dr. Piyaphan Prukpanich, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
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