Acid Reflux
Our food habits have changed a lot over a few decades and the popularity of fast food has increased astonishingly, resulting in a large number of diseases/conditions. Acid Reflux literally means stomach acid traveling up into your throat creating a heartburn feeling. If this happens often, it can lead to… ...Show more
Our food habits have changed a lot over a few decades and the popularity of fast food has increased astonishingly, resulting in a large number of diseases/conditions. Acid Reflux literally means stomach acid traveling up into your throat creating a heartburn feeling. If this happens often, it can lead to Gastro-oesophageal Reflux disease (GERD).A few common symptoms of Acid Reflux are:
- Heartburn
- Regurgitation: A sour taste in your mouth due to stomach acids
- Bloating
- Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting
- Burping
- Hiccups that don't let up
- Nausea
- Weight loss for no known reason
- Dry cough, hoarseness, or chronic sore throat
- Eat smaller meals. Avoid Oily & fried foods.
- Add green leafy vegetables to your diet.
- Quit smoking.
- Don’t lie down immediately after eating.
- Don't wear tight clothes or tight belts.
- If you're overweight, exercise to lose weight.
- Go for a walk or indulge in a fitness activity daily.
