Reflux
Reflux is also known as heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Symptoms include a burning pain in your stomach, throat or chest and/or bitter tasting acid in your mouth. Other common symptoms include bloating, belching, nausea, hiccups dry cough or chronic sore throat. Major causes include: Lying down after eatingBeing overweightEating foods like chocolate, citrus, tomato, garlic, fatty foods, onions, alcohol and soft drinks.PregnancyMedications including blood pressure meds, aspirin and ibuprofen. Western Medical Treatment Antacids neutralise the acid in your stomach but they can cause diarrhoea or constipation. Antacids can provide temporary relief to reflux symptoms.Foaming agents that coat your stomach to reduce reflux.H2 Blockers or proton pump inhibitors act to reduce acid production.Prokinetics empty your stomach faster to prevent reflux.As a last resort surgery can be performed to create...