What to drink for stomach acid reflux

Stomach acid reflux may result from physiological factors, such as improper diet, or from pathological causes such as gastritis or duodenal ulcers. Patients should consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause and select appropriate medications accordingly. The details are as follows:

1. Food-related factors

Acid reflux is a gastrointestinal symptom that may occur after consuming overly sweet, sour, or spicy foods, which can irritate the gastric mucosa and stimulate excessive gastric acid secretion, leading to heartburn and acid regurgitation. Drinking warm milk may help, as milk is alkaline and can neutralize stomach acid, effectively alleviating symptoms of acid reflux.

2. Medical conditions and drug treatments

a) Chronic gastritis
Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can irritate and damage the gastric mucosa, leading to gastritis. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, belching, and acid reflux. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated tablets or mosapride citrate tablets for treatment.

b) Duodenal ulcer
Infection with *Helicobacter pylori* can invade the gastric mucosa, triggering an inflammatory response and often resulting in duodenal ulcers. Symptoms typically include stomach pain and belching. Excessive gastric acid secretion may also lead to acid reflux. Under a doctor’s supervision, patients may use medications such as lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets or hydrotalcite (aluminum magnesium carbonate) tablets for treatment.

Besides the above, other serious conditions such as stomach cancer may also cause acid reflux. It is recommended that patients visit a hospital for a thorough evaluation and, based on the specific diagnosis, receive appropriate treatment under medical supervision to effectively relieve symptoms.