{"id":117,"date":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.fm1.dev\/ent\/acid-reflux\/"},"modified":"2023-08-31T13:42:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T20:42:34","slug":"acid-reflux","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/ent\/acid-reflux\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team Can Help You Reduce Your Acid Reflux Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is acid reflux?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a chronic digestive condition that causes painful heartburn and regurgitation for millions of Americans every year. 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It is frequently accompanied by regurgitation, a sour taste in the mouth, and dyspepsia or general stomach discomfort. Other symptoms often include belching, bloating, coughing, wheezing, hoarseness and nausea.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is reflux treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"An effective way to treat acid reflux is to avoid the triggers that cause painful heartburn and other symptoms. Stay away from those foods and beverages that are likely to cause a negative reaction. Change your eating habits: stick with smaller, more frequent meals, and avoid eating too closely to bedtime. Quit smoking, and ask your doctor if the medications you are taking might be responsible for your symptoms. If you are overweight, exercise to take off excess pounds. Over-the-counter antacids taken immediately after meals will help neutralize stomach acids and can prevent heartburn from occurring, or relieve the symptoms. For serious cases that do not respond to medical treatment, surgery may be recommended.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced acid reflux, you\u2019re familiar with how uncomfortable it can be. Stomach contents seep back into the esophagus, which causes heartburn. The condition, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), affects <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23853213\/\">millions of Americans<\/a> each year. If you\u2019re dealing with acid reflux, you\u2019re not alone, and our team can help you find relief from your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-reflux\">What Does Acid Reflux Feel Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/woman-with-treated-acid-reflux-eating.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-ethnic group of friends are sharing a large dinner in a home dining area that includes mashed potatoes, stuffing, and salad. They are all smiling or mid laugh.\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" title=\"cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/woman-with-treated-acid-reflux-eating.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/woman-with-treated-acid-reflux-eating-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience the following, you may have acid reflux:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Burning pain that radiates from the stomach to the abdomen and chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sour taste in the mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regurgitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your acid reflux flares up at night, you might also experience laryngitis, a <a href=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/ent\/chronic-cough\/\">chronic cough<\/a>, asthma and difficulty sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Acid Reflux?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, after eating, a valve on your esophagus closes. This prevents acid produced by the digestive tract from backing up into the esophagus. When acid reflux occurs, the valve fails to seal properly, and the stomach contents flow into the throat and esophagus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Foods Trigger Acid Reflux?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following foods might exacerbate your acid reflux symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbonated drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caffeine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items that are high in acidity, oil, fat or salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I Get Rid of Acid Reflux?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our provider will recommend several lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter medications to begin with. If these do not relieve your symptoms, prescription medications or surgery might be suggested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do for Acid Reflux at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid foods that worsen your symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chew your food thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t lie down for at least three hours after a meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elevate the head of your bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop smoking, which will help the esophagus\u2019 ability to function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor might also suggest over-the-counter medications that reduce or block stomach acid. Always consult a medical provider before starting medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if At-Home Remedies Don\u2019t Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your symptoms persist, your doctor will meet with you to find an option that will help \u2014 likely prescription medication or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prescription medication for acid reflux includes H-2-receptor blockers, proton pump inhibitors and options for strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter. Our ENT will discuss how these medications work and any potential side effects before you begin taking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though acid reflux is typically managed with medication, some cases require surgery. If our provider determines that this is the best fit for you, they\u2019ll tell you what to expect during the procedure and any necessary follow-up care. Acid reflux can be uncomfortable and painful, but you don\u2019t have to deal with these symptoms by yourself. 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