Gastroesophageal reflux disease: how to fight against the acid taste?

An acid taste in the mouth is an abnormal sensation and is usually related to a disease. If some simple measures can be implemented to avoid these unpleasant sensations, the cause must still be sought and treated. Here are some tips.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is characterized by the return of gastric contents into the esophagus, whereas the gastric contents is very acidic, it causes irritation of the esophagus felt like a burning sensation and may cause acid regurgitation into the mouth .

One of the least tolerated by people with gastro-oesophageal reflux signs the feeling of acid or metallic or bitter taste in the mouth. This taste is linked to acid regurgitation into the mouth from the esophagus.

Thus, to avoid these feelings of abnormal tastes, so it is best to prevent and treat gastroesophageal reflux. In addition to the prescribed medication by a doctor, some simple measures to prevent these annoying signs:

-Split food intake, eating small amounts but more frequently

- Take time to eat: chew so as not to overwork the stomach during digestion

- Do not drink water during meals is better to drink a little before or after

Avoid foods that could aggravate reflux: fruit juices, spices, alcohol, cola, tea, tomatoes, citrus (orange, lemon), chocolate, onions, foods rich in materials fat, mint

- Focus on meat and fish

- Avoid improper postures after meals: lean forward, stretch (wait at least 2 hours before lying down or sleeping)

Avoid obesity and maintain a healthy weight- Avoid belts and tight pants

- Avoid tobacco

- Managing stress blood pressure monitor

However, these measures can not be applied alone, but must be combined with appropriate and adequate treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux and that its causes. Indeed, in some situations, drug treatment is not sufficient to eliminate gastro-oesophageal reflux hiatal hernia, for example, sometimes requires surgery.

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