Question: I believe I am suffering from acid reflux because when I finish eating foods that have grease and are fattening, it feels like my throat is on fire, plus I feel burning in my chest and stomach that wakes me up in the middle of the night. Is acid reflux really what this is? What food will not cause problems?

Answer: If acid reflux is something you think you have, see a health care professional since this is a dangerous condition.  Under usual circumstances, when you eat and drink, the esophagus bottom muscle constricts so food and liquids stay inside your stomach. The name of this muscle is the lower esophageal sphincter/LES.

Nevertheless, GERD happens mainly for the next three reasons:  The esophagus’ natural defenses are overtaken by the amount of acid in the stomach, there is an excessive amount of acid in the stomach’s contents, or the food is not leaving the esophagus quickly enough.

Answer: A burning feeling in the chest or throat, otherwise known as heartburn, happens when the refluxed stomach acid reaches the esophagus lining. Acid indigestion is when the liquid gets into the back of the mouth. GERD may not be your problem if you only have occasional heartburn. GERD can be defined as heartburn that happens more that two times in seven days, and it can bring on additional health concerns.

The following are additional symptoms that can occur:

Chest pain
Morning hoarseness
Difficulty swallowing
Feeling of food stuck in the throat
Choking sensation
Continual dry cough
Halitosis

Answer: If you have acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, you will be interested in understanding how to keep the symptoms in check. You will still have the acid reflux disease, but you can feel better and, in many situations, avoid the problems.

Answer: The pointers to follow can assist you with your acid reflux ailment.

Rather than having three large meals, you should eat six smaller ones. This prevents the stomach from having too much in it. Gastric pressure will also be lessened. Take your time when eating your food.

Two hours before sleeping, be sure not to eat or drink.

Sleep upright in a chair when taking a nap. If you lie down after you eat a full meal, the contents inside your stomach push against the lower sphincter muscle, giving you more risk of refluxed food.

Stay away from those foods that are known to bring on heartburn. There are a few foods and drinks that can contribute to your heartburn, either by making more acid and applying gastric pressure or by relaxing the lower sphincter muscle.

Answer: I have a problem something like this, but not exactly.  I take Prilosec OTC and it helps me a lot.  I just avoid the foods previously discussed and try to eat more wholesome food.

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