Introduction
Gastro esophageal reflux disease is a disorder in which the acidic contents of the stomach enters in to the esophagus
It is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux
Symptoms:
They manifest as
- Heart burn
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Regurgitation
- Bloating of abdomen
- Pain or discomfort in chest
- Bad breath
- Sour taste in mouth
- Intolerance to certain foods
Causes:
- Lax Lower Esophageal sphincter
- Irregular intake of foods
- Lack of proper sleep
- Lack of Physical activities
- Intake of high fat foods
- Alcohol, smoking, coffee, Tea, procured foods, carbonated drinks
Homoeopathic treatment |
Conventional Treatment |
| Decreases Heart burn | Decreases Heart burn |
| Reduces abdominal discomfort and bloatedness | Reduces discomfort |
| Permanent cure | Temporary relief |
| Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals of the person | Common medicines prescribed to all persons |
| Natural/potentized medicines | Synthetic/concentrated medicines |
| Nil side effects | Chain of side effects |
Treatment Prognosis:
- Heart burn & bloatedness reduce soon after the treatment
- Reduces the episodes of regurgitation and hence reduce the inflammation permanently
Diet and Lifestyle Changes:
Foods to avoid
- Eat smaller meals at regular intervals
- Avoid high fatty foods, processed foods, carbonated drinks
- Quit smoking
- Avoid lying down soon after eating
- Improve physical activities
- Elevate the head while sleeping
- Follow sleep pattern
