My adult daughter has acid reflux, sometimes quite severely even when she takes her prescription medications. Specific food or wine are the triggers, but she knows it can happen even when she is "being good". According to her doctor she will always be on meds for this. She saw a gastrenterologist who performed an endoscopy.
An endoscopy is a process when a lighted, thin tube called an endoscope is run down the throat. This scope sends images of the stomach, duodenum, and the esophagus, allowing the specialist to see the problem areas and if need be, preform biopsies. This scope is inserted when the subject is sedated to eliminate throwing up.
Medications are commonly prescribed for her condition however it is only a matter of controlling her symptoms, but not curing them. Homeopathic treatments aim to cure and for some are very effective. Believe it or not one of the homeopatic treatments is cider vinegar. The thought process on this is the acid reflux is actually due to too little acid in the stomach. I have used this when I've had heartburn and it has worked. My daughter however is reluctant to try as her fear of the pain it will cause prevents her.
My opinion is all homeopathic treatmets should be investigated first. The damage to the body from constant medications is well proven, but highly ignored by doctors.
You can go to www.TreatAcidReflux.org to learn about acid reflux treatments. For a comprehensive resource to help individuals with acid reflux disease to prevent symptoms. You'll also find other information such as esophageal erosion and what to eat while dealing with your acid reflux.
Pay close attention to the warnings, if your heartburn persist look for a medical professional ASAP. It may be much more severe form of indigestion. make sure your only taking medicine prescribed to you and no one else. And last but not least, call your physician before taking a course of medications in treating your symptoms.
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