Severe Heartburn: Causes, Risks, Solitions
Jeff Martin
July 06, 2008
People in general suffer from heartburn. Medical statistics show that most people get occasional heartburn at some point in life. However many of these heartburn cases go away by themselves or following a minimum of medication. It is the other cases where heartburn can be extremely problematical- both painful and fatiguing. It is also a sign of a more pronounced disease known to doctors as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this case , conventional medicine is often ineffective in curing serious cases of heartburn.
What is at the root of the problem?
The root of the problem is typically the sphincter or one-way muscular valve that shuts off the stomach from the esophagus. The weakening or the instability of this muscle means that stomach juices including acid make their way back into the esophagus. Ulceration of the esophagus then comes about because of the acid corrosion due to the acidic stomach contents. This may even go as far as a pre-cancer condition known to doctors as Barrett´s esophagus, and which requires urgent medical attention.
Other discomforting factors of harbor
If the backward reflex of acid gets as far as the upper part of the esophagus, then the result may be wheezing, hoarseness and drive coughing. This is sometimes incorrectly identified asthma and further complicates the solution.
Which people are more likely to get heartburn?
There are a is number of medical conditions which will increase the risk of serious heartburn. Diseases of the auto immune system such as Raynaud Phenomenon, CREST syndrome and sceloderma can all make a negative contribution. Other risk factors include hernias and diabetes as well as incorrect eating including too much fast food.
The remedy for heartburn
Because most medications prescribed by doctors target just the symptoms of heart firm, then only use is really for the short-term. Because they do not target the long term causes, and may even have serious side effects when they´re taken, conventional medicines may even make the situation worse.
Recent studies have shown that correct diets, a healthy lifestyle and a holistic attitude which may include herbs and vitamins supplements are what is required for permanent relief to serious heartburn related to GERD. It is also helpful to limit or avoid intake of food that is fatty, high in caffeine, high in alcohol content, in chocolate, mint or sherbet, as well as eating less acid-oriented food such as tomatoes and orange, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.
Jeff Martin is a medical researcher, certified nutritionist, health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life". Jeff has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.
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