Heartburn: causes, symptoms and consequences
Gastroesophageal reflux, popularly referred to as heartburn, is a condition in which the heat or the burning sensation spreading behind the breastbone or at the top of the stomach. In some cases, the unpleasant sensation may extend to shoulder and neck. Gastroenterologists explain the phenomenon of irritation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus throw bile or hydrochloric acid.
Usually heartburn is a symptom of diseases of the stomach or consequence of neuropsychiatric disorders that occur after a meal. Due to the high acidity of the stomach inflammation of the lining of the esophagus and the emission of acid content caused by violation of the tone of the sphincter of the esophagus, caused by poor diet, certain medications and hormonal disruptions. If heartburn combined with acid regurgitation, this may indicate the development of gastric ulcer or gastritis.
What medications help heartburn?
Medical treatment for heartburn involves the use of antacids and drugs that reduce the secretion and normalizes motor function of the stomach. Nonabsorbable antacids such as Almagel, Maalox, and aluminium phosphate gel for relief of the condition should be taken every 2-3 hours. If improvement is not possible, their intake should be supplemented De Nole or Cimetidine.
Treatment of heartburn folk remedies
To relieve the burning sensation will help decoctions of herbs, prepared according to popular recipes. Raw materials yarrow, St. John's wort and cudweed (all components are taken in equal proportions), pour 1 liter of boiling water and insist 2 hours. Prepared infusion drink 100 ml 4 times a day.
To strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus and prevent the reflux of acid content will help collection, made from chamomile flowers, herb St. John's wort and plantain leaves, taken in the ratio 7: 7: 2. Then 7 tablespoons of the resulting collection pour a glass of boiling water and insist within an hour, and then filtered and drink throughout the day.
Get rid of heartburn and to ease chronic gastritis helps the juice of potatoes. For its preparation it is necessary to take a few large tubers with red skin, wash them, chop them and squeeze the juice. Drink it for 3 weeks 1/4 Cup 4 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
Redeem heartburn using baking soda, a pinch of which is dissolved in a glass of warm boiled water. This effervescent blend is necessary to drink slowly, but let it cool down first should not – the drink should be warm.