Acid Regurgitation

Acid regurgitation also called acid reflux is a general condition in which the stomach carries the acids from the stomach up the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from mouth to the stomach. It causes symptoms like heart burn that is a burning feeling in the chest and sometimes a sour or a bitter taste in the mouth these acid regurgitation feeling often remains for a few hours after heavy meal and then gradually dies away. Acid regurgitation that happens more than twice a week is called gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a more serious condition than simple regurgitation that, if left untreated, may lead to serious problems like inflammation of the esophagus and a certain precancerous condition. GERD is a disease which can also worsen existing asthma, chronic cough, insomnia, and pulmonary fibrosis.

Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid regurgitation. Other symptoms may include: Bitter or sour taste in the mouth, Chronic dry cough, Trouble swallowing, Wheezing and Hoarseness of voice.

Acid regurgitation occurs when the muscles at the lower part of esophagus called does not function properly. In normal conditions, the muscles of the esophagus keep the contents of the stomach in the stomach and prevent the backward flow of the stomach acids by tightening up the throat after swallowing the food. But people suffering from acid regurgitation, the esophageal muscles becomes weak and relaxes, which allows the acid and stomach contents to flow back up the esophagus, making the matter worse.

It is not exactly known that what causes acid regurgitation, although there are some factors which may be included in the extra pounds symptoms of acid regurgitation. these include, Obesity, Pregnancy, Smoking, Alcohol or caffeine consumption, Eating large meals, Eating before bedtime, certain Medications, Fatty, fried, and spicy foods; citrus fruits; chocolate; mint; garlic; and onions.

Acid regurgitation can occur in adults as well as in children, specially the people with poor diet habits, smokers or pregnant women If the acid regurgitation occurs more often it maybe consulted with a doctor who will prescribe medications and there are conventional precautionary measures which includes quitting smoking, changing the diet habits, having short and light meals, taking a walk after meals, exercise, release of stress and avoiding tight clothing.