Due to the mucosal damage caused by the stomach acidic contents, one normally gets a condition called acid reflux or GERD.Acid reflux occurs with the following symptoms: heart burn, difficulty in breathing or swallowing and chest congestion are few of them. Smokers or after a heavy meal or after having two alcoholic drinks acid reflux can show its dirty side over the sufferers.
Esophageal sphincter which is weak can cause acid reflux. Of course in certain cases, the gastric acid produced by stomach becomes the main reason.Inflammation is caused in some cases when the gastric acids supplied is not adequate.
hiatus hernia, zollinger-elison syndrome, hypercalcemia, scleroderma and system sclerosis are some other reasons for acid reflux condition.
A recent study done proves that drinking alcohol, tea and coffee like substances does not increase the risk of having the disease but rather aggravates the disease.Smoking is the main factor causing the acid reflux disease. Guys or girls who have been smoking for more than few decades have a very high percentage chance of getting acid reflux condition. The symptoms of people who already developed GERD are getting worse with each passing day.
Research also shows that large amounts of salt are equivalent to regular smokers in terms of risk in acquiring the said disease.
Once symptoms have been seen, it is advisable to submit the person in series of test for the acid reflux treatment. There are number of ways on how to treat this disease. It will also help in the treatment if the person will stop or withdraw from smoking or intake of alcohol. Prevention is better than cure.
Always medications needs to be prescribed by doctors, hence our advice should not be considered in lieu of a doctors consultation