How To Stop Acid Reflux | How To Treat Acid Reflux (2018)
1 in 10 people get acid reflux almostevery day and if that includes you
I'm gonna give you some great tips thatshould really help, now let's begin
okay so first let me explain to you acidreflux and heartburn but bear with me
a a couple of seconds because I've thought of a really creative way to explain it to you
so here's my masterpieceobviously it's not to scale but you have
to use your imagination a bit the glasspart is your oesophagus the green balloon
is your stomach and the black tape isyour lowest sphincter now the lower
sphincter is a muscular valve which letsfood in one way so food and liquid come
down into your stomach one way throughthis now here's the fun bit the lower
sphincter closes and prevents food fromthe stomach and stomach acid from refluxing
back into the oesophagus but if itopens too far or doesn't close tight
enough then this stomach acid can refluxback up like so, so this is what leads
to acid reflux or Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease otherwise known as GORD
for short which is the more chronicsevere version of acid reflux and they
both cause that burning sensation in thechest
which everyone calls heartburn soheartburn is a symptom of acid reflux
and GORD and I hope that helps clearthings up and one last thing the other
symptoms of acid reflux include an acidtaste in your mouth
wind, belching, bloating and possibly adry persistent cough now let's move on
to tips so remember the oesophagealsphincter well there are ways to make
this stronger and prevent acid refluxsmoking, drinking alcohol and being
overweight all factors that can reducethe sphincter strength so if any of
these apply to you then considerstopping smoking, reducing or stopping
your alcohol intake entirely and gettingto a healthy weight these can help
strengthen the oesophageal sphincter and make it close tighter to prevent the
acid reflux and it's symptoms
some medication may also make your symptoms
worse by either irritating the oesophagusor relaxing the lower oesophageal
sphincter now the most commonculprits are anti-inflammatory painkillers
like ibuprofen and aspirin and alsoother medication like diazepam, theophylline
and calcium channel blockerslike nifedipine and by the way that
wasn't a complete list because we'll behere forever
instead if you feel like a medication iscausing you symptoms or increasing your
symptoms then speak to your pharmacistthey'll check for you and advise you
appropriately so let's say your acidreflux symptoms are worse at night when
you're lying down in your bed and thatmakes sense because the acid is no
longer fighting gravity to make its wayup your oesophagus
you're not lying down and it can easilymake its way up so the solution to this
is to elevate the entire upper part ofthe body so that doesn't mean get a big
pillow and put it behind your headbecause that's just gonna elevate your
head and make no difference so what youwant to do is raise one end of the bed
by about 10 to 20 centimeters so eitherput something under the top two legs of
your bed or under the mattress or evenuse a wedge, so the chest and the head
are above the waist and the acid isn'tgonna travel up like I showed you before
in addition to this going to bed with anempty and dry stomach can also really
help so in the last three hours ofgoing to bed make sure you don't eat
anything and in the last two hours ofgoing to bed make sure you don't drink
anything with foods and drinks the bestadvice is to eat smaller more frequent
meals peppermint, tomato, chocolate andcaffeine are all suspected of making
acid reflux worse now for moreinformation on this i've left a really
useful link in the description below toan acid reflux diet sheet so feel free
to check out also if you like to weartight clothes around the waist or a belt
it's gonna push up that acid and causethe acid reflux symptoms and nobody
wants that so instead try wear something loose for
treatment of acid reflux I'd alwaysrecommend patients to speak to their
pharmacist first they can then ask youspecific questions to determine whether
they can give you treatmentover-the-counter or to refer you on to
your GP and in terms of treatmentsthere's loads of options that pharmacist
can recommend from antacids, alginatesand acid suppression tablets but this
will be determined on an individualpatient basis
lastly acid reflux isn't usually seriousunless you have red flags and that means
you need to see a GP urgently fortreatment and investigation now there's
quite a lot of red flags so I've leftthem in the description below and I
would strongly advise everyone to readthem and that's it you're now an acid
reflux Pro I hope you find my tipsuseful and if you know anyone who'd
benefit from my video please helpspread the knowledge hey guys thanks for
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Heartburn a symptom of Acid reflux. This video is about treatment, causes, diet & foods to avoid to naturally stop acid reflux. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Acid reflux is very common in fact 1 in 10 people get acid reflux almost every day! In this weeks video I’m going to give you some great tips that should really help. This video was sponsored by Dr Fox (Online Doctor & Pharmacy): https://www.doctorfox.co.uk MAIN SYMPTOMS OF ACID REFLUX: • Heartburn – a burning sensation in the middle of your chest an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth, caused by stomach acid You may also have: • Cough or hiccups that keep coming back • Hoarse voice • Bad breath • Wind, Bloating and feeling sick • Your symptoms will probably be worse after eating, when lying down and when bending over. TIPS THAT HELP WITH ACID REFLUX: • Eat smaller, more frequent meals • Raise one end of your bed 10 to 20cm by putting something under your bed or mattress – make it so your chest and head are above the level of your waist, so stomach acid doesn't travel up towards your throat • Try to lose weight if you're overweight • Try to find ways to relax • If you are a smoker stop smoking • Some foods and drinks may make reflux worse in some people, here is a link to a great acid reflux diet sheet which I mentioned in the video: https://patient.info/health/acid-reflux-and-oesophagitis/features/diet-sheet-for-oesophageal-reflux • Some medicines may make symptoms worse. They may irritate the oesophagus or relax the sphincter muscle and make acid reflux more likely. Tell your pharmacist if you suspect that a medicine is causing the symptoms, or making symptoms worse. • Posture. Lying down or bending forward a lot during the day encourages reflux. Sitting hunched or wearing tight belts may put extra pressure on the stomach, which may make any reflux worse. • Bedtime. If symptoms recur most nights, the following may help: Go to bed with an empty, dry stomach. To do this, don't eat in the last three hours before bedtime and don't drink in the last two hours before bedtime. If lifestyle changes and pharmacy medicines aren't helping then please see your GP. RED FLAGS: Any of the following red flags should prompt you to urgently see a GP: • Have heartburn most days for 3 weeks or more • Have other symptoms, like food getting stuck in your throat or difficulty swallowing • Are frequently being sick • Have unexplained weight loss • Have black or tarry stools • Have a gnawing, sharp or stabbing pain. • Feel like you have a lump in your stomach • Have bloody vomit or poo I have tried my best to add as many red flag symptoms but incase I have missed anything please make sure to visit the following pages as well, https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/indigestion/ https://patient.info/health/acid-reflux-and-oesophagitis https://patient.info/health/acid-reflux-and-oesophagitis/features/diet-sheet-for-oesophageal-reflux https://patient.info/doctor/gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/feature/ask-expert-indigestion-and-heartburn Want to see more videos about everything health and pharmacy? Let me know in the comments below. Subscribe for new videos ▶https://www.youtube.com/c/AbrahamThePharmacist LET'S CONNECT: http://facebook.com/AbrahamThePharmacist http://instagram.com/AbrahamThePharmacist https://www.linkedin.com/in/AbrahamThePharmacist https://plus.google.com/u/4/109698449114086481589 https://twitter.com/AbrahamThePharm https://www.AbrahamThePharmacist.com https://www.youtube.com/c/AbrahamThePharmacist ABOUT ME: Prescribing Media Pharmacist | Extreme Optimist | Bringing Science Through New Videos Every 2 Weeks - Monday 4PM(GMT). I'm a British - Persian - Iranian prescribing media pharmacist who loves science, making videos and helping people. I work in both GP surgeries and community pharmacy. DISCLAIMER: This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.