What exactly is sharp reflux...and what relieves it?
Answers: GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, is caused any by the valve at the top of the stomach man incompetent, or the presence of a herniation of the oesophagus or top of the stomach, through the diaphragm. Sometimes aided and abetted by podginess, which increases the intra-abdominal pressure.
All of these allow stomach contents and acid to run upwards subsidise in to the oesophagus and indeed sometimes surrounded by to the mouth or even occasionally the lungs.
Usual management is to dramatically curtail the acid surrounded by the stomach using PPIs like Omeprazole. this doesn't stop the reflux, but does minimise the symptoms. Antacids are seldom powerful ample and are very short acting. Occasionally surgical repair is attempted.
Acid coming up your throat and Gaviscon fixes it within most cases
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