Most of the individuals those who suffer from gastric related complaints like hyperacidity may suffer from the symptoms such as feeling of food coming towards mouth, burning sensation in the chest region and these symptoms aggravates on bending forward, or while lying down, feeling of vomiting sensation, sour throat, cough, change of voice, food regurgitation. The above symptoms may suggest GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease which should be taken care.
GERD is explained as a condition where stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe).
Precautions and Prevention:
To prevent heartburn, avoid the food items and beverages that trigger symptoms such as
- Alcohol
- Carbonated beverages,
- Citrus fruits and juices,
- Tomato sauces,
- Spicy or fatty foods,
- Full-fat dairy products, etc.
- Activities: Avoid activities that trigger hyperacidity.
- Avoid bending down or exercises,
- Avoid smoking or alcohol,
- Reduce stress.
- Eat smaller meals,
- Head-end elevation of bed while sleeping.
In order to avoid complications and to prevent the condition, one should be careful in food and activities.
Ayurvedic treatment is focused on symptomatic relief and preventing the disease.
There are certain internal medicines that help to prevent hyperacidity and regurgitation, and heartburns.
Ayurvedic Medicines:
- Indukantham Kashayam
- Udarasudham
- Manjishtadi Kwatham
- Chandraprabhavati etc.
Dr.Vijay Kumar, Santhigiri Healthcare Centre, Mumbai.
