Gastroesophagefluenza disease, treatment with folk remedies

By "gastroezofagoreflyuksnoy disease"( GERD) refers to a set of symptoms, among which - vospalitelenie changes in the distal esophagus, which arise as a consequence of casting into the esophagus of duodenal and gastric contents. A component of GERD is gastroesophageal reflux( heartburn) with the absence of concomitant inflammation of the esophagus. Brief information about the disease.

Gastoezofagoreflyuksnaya disease is multisystem disease that is caused by damage to the esophagus and adjacent organs in consequence of the weakening of the antireflux barrier, the lower esophageal sphincter disorders of esophageal motor function, reduction of esophageal clearance, gastric emptying, which lead to long-term and at the same time spontaneous contact of the esophageal mucosa with an alkaline stomachContent. Gastroesophagorefluenza disease is a chronic disease. If it happened once, then last for the rest of your life.

What can provoke the disease?

GERD often sick people suffering from overweight, prone to overeating, smoking and alcohol abuse. There is an opinion that many food products habitual for an ordinary person can provoke a GERD disease. These products include coffee, instant tea, a variety of sweets, chewing gum, sodas, fruit compotes, etc

Many doctors believe that GERD develops from the fact that people no longer have a soft fall apart, obvolovalivayuschuyu esophagus and stomach food. Ie a good, tasty and healthy porridge.

The main symptoms of GERD:
• Heartburn;
• Feeling of early satiation;
• Severity in the abdomen after eating;
• Flatulence;
• Dysphagia;
• Hiccup;
• Belching with sour or air;
• Pain in epigastrium;
• Vomiting;
• Sensation of acid in the mouth;
• Pain behind the sternum, near the edge of the xiphoid process;
• Nausea.

Sometimes, chest pain can also be a symptom of GERD.But most often it is quite difficult to distinguish it from the pain caused by heart diseases. Therefore, to determine the causes of pain in the chest area, you should immediately contact a specialist.

danger of this disease people are still not fully understood, and seek medical help only when they begin to develop complications, and treatment is no longer brings a positive effect. The most common sign of trouble in the work of the esophagus is heartburn.

GERD is very dangerous for its complications. They can develop after years or decades from the onset of the disease. And the likelihood of their appearance begins to increase in the absence of control over the disease.

GERD has 2 forms of the disease:
• Non-erosive reflux disease. About 70% of the cases belong to this form of the disease.
• Reflux esophagus. It accounts for about 30% of cases.

If you find that heartburn has become regular, you do not need to postpone your visit to the doctor. It is necessary to undergo the gastroscopic and histological procedures prescribed by the doctor.

Complications of gastroesophagorefluenza disease include:
• ulcer of the esophagus;
• narrowing of the esophagus, as a result of proliferation of connective tissue in place of ulcers;
• metaplasia of esophageal mucosa cells;
• esophageal cancer.
People suffering from GERD are recommended:
• Normalize body weight.
• Avoid smoking, reduce alcohol consumption, fatty foods, coffee, chocolate, carbonated beverages, and other "harmful" food.
• Take meals in small portions and regularly, up to about five times a day. It is also recommended to have dinner no later than 2 hours before bedtime.
• Eliminate the burden associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure.

To date, among the population of industrially developed countries, gastroesophagorefluenza disease, treatment with folk remedies is a very spread out phenomenon. The main symptom of GERD is heartburn. Many people ignore this symptom and only 20 of every 20 people experiencing uncomfortable sensations in the area of ​​the esophagus turn to doctors. With the fact that 5-7% of the population worldwide suffer from GERD.

There are many ways to treat GERD.Treatment means means various medications, surgical intervention and folk remedies.

To medicamentous treatment carry: antacids, H2 - blockers, prokinetics enveloping preparations and inhibitors of a proton pump.
There are many ways to treat with alternative medicine.

Treatment with folk remedies.
1. Very useful is tea made from a mixture of chamomile, mint and wormwood.
2. Positive on the esophagus is affected by the chewing of a whole grain of oats. Chew should be slow and as long as possible.
3. The positive effect is also the way of treatment with the help of potatoes. It is necessary to clean one potato of medium size, then cut it into small pieces and slowly chew one by one. Relief should come quickly.
4. The broth prepared from the root of the althaeus is also useful. For its preparation, take 6 g of crushed roots, place them in enameled utensils, after which it is necessary to fill them with 1 glass of boiled water, cover the dishes with a lid and heat in a water bath( 30 min).Next, the broth should be cooled for 10 minutes, squeezed and take half the glass 2-3 times a day after eating.
5. One of the most effective is the juice of celery roots. Experts recommend taking it at 2-3 tablespoons. For 3-4 weeks 3 times a day before meals. Dried celery roots, can be crushed and grinded into powder. They can be stored in a dry place, tightly closing them in jars. To prepare water infusion, you need 2 tsp. Powder pour 1 cup of boiling water, close and put to infuse for about 20 minutes. Take this mixture should be a half cup before meals 3 times a day.

If you do not contact the doctor in time, in addition to the obvious poor state of health, GERD may lead to more serious complications. For example, to esophagitis, dysphagia, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer.