It is the condition in which stomach contents leak into the esophagus after eating. When it reaches the mouth, it gives an unpleasant, foul-smelling, bitter taste. Symptoms include acidic stomach contents and a small amount of food reaching the esophagus, difficulty in swallowing, or rare pain during swallowing, without heartburn, nausea, retching, or abdominal muscle contraction.
WELL. , WITH WHICH DIETARY TYPE AND METABOLIC EVENT DOES REFLUX OCCUR?
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With the increase in gastrin, estrogen and progesterone hormones during pregnancy, reflux complaints increase
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Consumption of high-fat foods, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, mint
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Alcohol, coffee and hot spices (black pepper, red pepper, etc.) increase the acid secretion in the stomach and cause reflux.
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Increasing the stomach load by eating too much
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Eating quickly (swallowing without chewing well)
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Consuming foods such as oily fried and roasted foods
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Going to bed immediately after eating
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Eating too much tomato paste and sauce consumption of foods
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Stress
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Excessively tightening the belt, using a corset
TREATMENT
Practices such as the use of tight belts that increase stomach pressure should be avoided.
One should not lie down immediately after eating, at least 3-4 hours before sleeping. You can eat first.
The head of their bed should be 20-25 cm above waist level. Lying on the left side reduces reflux complaints.
Smoking and alcohol should not be used.
Eating little and often
Foods should be chewed thoroughly without eating too quickly
Heavy physical activities should not be done after a meal
By increasing the protein content of the diet; Consumption of foods such as fat and fatty foods (cream, mayonnaise, sauces, etc.), black tea, coffee, chocolate, mint, onion is reduced.
Hot spices, carbonated drinks, tomatoes. , citrus fruits, coffee, very hot and very cold foods should not be consumed.
The most effective medicine for reflux is food. Drinking two glasses of water first and one glass afterwards.
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