The full name of the disease known as reflux is Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It is a chronic disease in which stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus. Acid leaking into the esophagus causes signs and symptoms of reflux.
The most typical symptoms areburning sensation in the chestandbitter water coming into the mouth. In fact, these symptoms are symptoms that can be seen in many people from time to time. These may also occur in other digestive system diseases other than reflux. However, people who have such complaints every day and think that their daily life is affected should consult a doctor to be examined for the diagnosis and treatment of reflux disease.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF REFLUX?
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Burning sensation in the chest and bitterness towards the mouth,
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Eating and drinking coming back into the mouth,
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Feeling of tension and pain in the chest,
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Burning in the throat (tingling), dry cough,
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Difficulty in swallowing,
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Hoarseness
WHO HAS REFLUX MOST?
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Those with hiatal hernia,
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Those with delayed gastric emptying,
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Those who are obese,
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Pregnant women,
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In smokers,
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Those with diabetes, asthma and some rheumatic diseases.
WHAT IS THE FIRST ADVICE FOR A REFLUX PATIENT?
If you smoke, quit, if you are overweight, lose weight.
Avoid overeating, overfilling your stomach, and avoiding wearing tight clothing that will compress your abdomen.
Going to bed with food If you experience bitter water coming into your mouth during sleep, raise your pillow.
Stay away from foods that increase your reflux (although these vary from person to person; alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, fatty foods, fried foods, tomato juice, onion, garlic, hot, spices may).
WHICH PATIENTS NEED SURGERY?
- Almost every day Those with complaints such as >burning and bitter water coming to the mouth,
-esophagitis (esophagitis) or hiatal hernia in endoscopy The appropriate treatment method for patients who are diagnosed as strong>, who have been using medication for a long time and who are dependent on medication, is surgery.
/> The most suitable age range for surgery is between 20-50 years of age. The approach to reflux problems in children and pregnant women is different. It is appropriate for such patients to be followed by the relevant branches first.
It should be kept in mind that reflux symptoms may be confused with some other digestive system disorders. It is especially important for patients whose complaints of burning and bitter water coming to the mouth are mild, but whose complaints such as bloating, pain or difficulty in swallowing are more prominent, to be examined for other digestive system diseases.
Reflux surgery is not the key to solving all digestive system problems. It is an option that successfully treats only problems related to the reflux of contents from the stomach into the esophagus.
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