How to quickly relieve stomach acid reflux
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
There is no quick way to relieve stomach acid reflux; treatment should be targeted according to the underlying cause. If it results from unhealthy eating habits and is considered a normal physiological phenomenon, special intervention is usually unnecessary. However, if it is caused by medical conditions such as chronic gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), appropriate medications should be selected based on the specific cause and under the guidance of a physician.
There is no quick way to relieve acid reflux from the stomach. Treatment should be targeted based on the underlying cause, such as normal physiological factors, chronic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
If one does not maintain healthy eating habits in daily life—such as frequently overeating or consuming a highly varied diet—it may lead to excessive gastric acid secretion, resulting in acid regurgitation. This is considered a normal physiological phenomenon and usually does not require medication. However, dietary adjustments are necessary. It is recommended to develop the habit of eating regular meals at consistent times each day and to chew food thoroughly and eat slowly.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Chronic Gastritis
This refers to chronic inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa. Under inflammatory stimulation, the gastric mucosa may become congested and swollen, potentially leading to abnormal gastric acid secretion and symptoms such as acid reflux, belching, nausea, and loss of appetite. Treatment may include medications such as domperidone tablets, mosapride citrate tablets, or omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, under a doctor's guidance.
2) Gastroesophageal Reflux
This condition occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing disease. In patients, stomach contents may reflux into the throat and mouth, leading to extra-esophageal symptoms. When refluxed material enters the esophagus, it can damage the esophageal mucosa and cause symptoms such as acid regurgitation and heartburn. Treatment may include medications such as rabeprazole enteric-coated capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, or ranitidine hydrochloride capsules, under medical supervision.
In addition to the above causes, conditions such as gastric ulcers should also be considered. Patients should seek medical attention at a hospital and receive targeted treatment from a physician.
