12 important step to overcome gastrointestinal problems

The complaint of heartburn is one of the most common complaints in the world, almost no one survives from time to time, and statistics show that about a fifth of people complain of them frequently.

It is believed that the problem of gastrointestinal fever will worsen in the near future, due to the increase in the proportion of obesity in the world, and the prevalence of the use of high-fat ready foods, the article continued to know the relationship between these two complaints.

The gastrointestinal tract gets from the rise of some acidic acid reflux back to the esophagus. While the stomach lining from the inside is an insulating layer of cells that protects it from excreted acid, this natural insulator is not available to the esophagus, which "burns" with the ascending stomach.
As for why the sour stomach acid is due to the esophagus, it is given to the relaxation of the muscle machine that separates the stomach and the esophagus, or to the weakness that occurs in constriction or constriction of the esophagus muscles in general.

The symptoms of heartburn are increased by the acidity of the food or drink we eat, or as a result of any factor that leads to weakened gastrointestinal tract.

** What can you do if you are complaining of gastrointestinal fever?

1. Avoid some foods

It has been shown that the following foods and drinks can cause gastrointestinal inflammation of some people, and advised the preachers of the burning avoid as much as possible:

• Foods rich in fat (this includes processed and processed foods, fried foods, and some fruits such as avocados), and the reason is that fat requires a long time to digest, which paves the increase acidity of the stomach,
• Sour drinks, such as lemon juice and orange.
• Acute foods, such as peppers and pepper.
• Tomatoes.
• Coffee and drinks containing caffeine.
• Alcohol (coffee and alcohol stimulate the stomach to secrete more of its sour juice).
• Chocolate.
• Mint (because chocolate and mint are prepared to relax gastrointestinal tract - esophagus).

2 - lose some weight

Statistics indicate that obese people are more likely to have three times the normal weight of the digestive system, and that losing some weight can reduce the chances of burning up to 40%. The reason for this beneficial effect of weight loss is to The ability of the stomach to empty its contents quickly.

3. Stop smoking

Nicotine has been shown to relax the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the return of the acidic juice to the esophagus.

4. Make your meals small

It is recommended to distribute meals to five small meals throughout the day, so that none of the meals are large, press the gastrointestinal tract - the esophagus, and you need to produce a large amount of sour juices, and do not forget that eating multiple small meals is one of the recommendations given For weight loss as well.

5. All slowly

Doctors recommend eating in patients with gastrointestinal disease is slow and sober that food can be chewed sufficiently, and the esophagus and stomach cramps are normal.
Some of the tricks used by some to reach this goal, accustomed to re-put the fork (or spoon) on the dining table between each and every bit.

6. Lift the head of the bed

It has become known to doctors that sleep on the back, or bending the trunk forward, will pave the passage of food from the stomach in the opposite direction (a promise to the esophagus) and cause the gastrointestinal pain of the predators, so they advise not to lie down immediately after the meal, but to delay it At least 3 hours, and eat the last meal before sleeping several hours, and make it a snack does not contain any of the foods that we warned them.

Doctors are advised to achieve the same goal by lifting one side of the bed from the side of the head (on a wooden or metal crane) 10-15 cm and sleeping on the left side, to prevent the food coming back up to the esophagus.

7. Avoid mental stress as much as you can

Tension and psychological distress increase the sensitivity of the bottom of the esophagus to acid fluids and damage them, so avoid all sources of tension, and follow the ways that relieve you of damage, and perhaps the best ways to exercise for about half an hour every day, not to be aggressive, Or followed) directly any food.
It is necessary to resort to all methods that relieve you of tension (such as worship, meditation, and deep breathing), especially before going to sleep.

8. Beware of sudden sugar rise

It is known that the consumption of large amounts of sugar (or eat and empty stomach) lead to the formation of gas and abdominal bloating, which in turn increases the pressure on the stomach, which leads the contents of the way up to the esophagus and cause gastroenteritis.
So do your best to avoid "gout" with sweets, which often result in a surprising rise in sugar concentration in blood.

9. If coffee is necessary, the least harmful is chosen

A recent European study found that French coffee espresso and its artificial counterparts of roasted coffee beans on high heat are less harmful to lining the stomach, because it contains a compound that blocks the secretion of the stomach to the acid element in its bowl.

10. Use drinking water

In a study published in the Journal of "Diseases and Sciences of the digestive system" proved that the water is faster than drugs in the adjustment of acidity of the stomach, and that its beneficial effect in cases of hyperacidity infectious can be detected within one minute.
So hurry up drinking water as soon as you have a bout of gastrointestinal fits.

11 - Wear loose clothes

Narrow clothes - especially around the skirt - often lead to the contents of the sour stomach through the back to the esophagus.

12. Try deep breathing

A study in the Journal of American Gastrointestinal Diseases found that deep breathing (by inhalation and exhaling) for 30 minutes each day reduced the intake of acidic acid extract to the esophagus and reduced the symptoms of gastrointestinal fever in a number of people with gastrointestinal disease.

13. Try chewing gum

More than one study has shown that chewing gum can reduce symptoms of gastrointestinal fever, mostly because it increases the secretion of saliva, which is balanced by the acidity of the stomach. But specialists warn against using gum mixed with mint, and recommend chewing gum that contains oxidative binders, if any.

14. Keep a notebook

The best way for people who are affected by this complaint is to record the circumstances of each seizure, in terms of the type of food or activity they performed prior to the seizure, so as to avoid repetition of seizures.

* Medical care for the digestive system

If the symptoms of heartburn persist more than twice a day, or if you start to feel - in addition to burning - difficulty swallowing, or accompanied by a complaint of heartburn feeling nausea or vomiting, or weight loss, you should consult your doctor.

Usually, the doctor starts after the interrogation and examination by conducting some radiological surveys, and may resort to the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and study the acidity of the esophagus and its movement, to prevent any complications from inflammation of the esophagus with sour stomach ache.

The doctor often prescribes prescription drugs, the most important of which are:
Antacids, which alter the acidity of the gastric secretions for short periods.

• H2 receptor antagonists, which reduce the acidity of the stomach longer periods.
  Proton pump inhibitors, which reduce the acidity of the stomach as well.
• Melatonin melatonin, a sleep hormone, which has been found to inhibit gastric secretion of acid at bedtime.

Sources:
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Heartburn
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Differential Diagnoses