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Heartburn is a common problem in today’s world. Acid
reflux, gastric reflux, GERD, (Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease) are the many names heartburn has been given.
Even though they all share many of the same traits, there
are specific medical conditions that can be found in
each. Acid reflux or acid disorder reflux is a disorder of
the digestive tract.

Acid reflux disorder gives the unfortunate sufferer a
burning sensation in their chest and stomach. This
painful inflammation is the result of hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid is used by the stomach to digest food.
When the stomach and the esophagus canal is not
separated by a mechanism known as the Lower
Esophageal Sphincter, then the stomach acids backup
into the esophagus. This refluxing motion causes an
irritation to the sensitive tissues in the lower esophagus
area.

Generally the esophageal sphincter muscle functions
normally. It contracts and closes the esophagus area
after you have had a meal. This closure prevents the
stomach acid from rising up into the esophagus during
the digestion process. However there are times when
the Lower Esophageal Sphincter does not operate
properly, then acid from the stomach reflux into the
esophagus. This results in the condition that is medically
known as gastroesophageal reflux disorder or acid
disorder reflux.

The reasons for acid reflux disorder are varied. However
they often occur with other health issues like allergies,
enzyme deficiencies, gallbladder problems, hiatal hernia,
stress and heartburn ulcers. Some researchers have
found that not hydrating your self with enough water
each day can increase your symptoms.

Food and beverage consumption is another possible
cause. It is recommended that you avoid consumption of
alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruits and drinks as these are
known to relax the Lower Esophageal Sphincter or LES
as it is called. Coffee, Tea and colas which contain
caffeine must be eliminated from your diet as well. These
beverages contain a substance called theobromine.

Fried and fatty foods have a tendency to slow down the
digestion process. Eating large amounts of food at any
time of the day can put a lot of pressure on your stomach
muscles. When the food is kept in your stomach for a
long period, there is increased pressure to the stomach
muscles. This pressure build-up can weaken the LES.

As this is the valve that protects your esophagus from
the stomach you need to take care that this weakened
conditioned does not allow the digested food acids to
pass into your esophagus. Therefore you should eat
small meals throughout the day. By consuming large
amounts of food, you cause the LES to relax and reflux
food into the esophagus leading to acid reflux disorder.

Tomatoes and tomato-based products like sauces and
tomato juice will also cause the LES to relax. These
tomato- based products lead to an increase in the
production of stomach acid. When they reflux into the
esophagus, the acidity levels cause acid reflux disorder.

By watching what you eat and taking care of your health,
you stand a better chance of avoiding acid reflux
disorder from entering your life and causing you pain,
and its’ always better in the long to eat healthy anyway.


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Acid Reflux Disorder
By
James Kesel,MS