#acid reflux
I had a really bad bout of this and some throwing up like 4 days ago and now my teeth hurt and my entire throat is filled with blisters. So i cant sleep and barely eat.
Have to go to work tomorrow, does anyone have any tips of what to do? Feel free to tell me if you do!
Healthcare in the US sucks.
It really…just…sucks.
There’s this big influenza epidemic this year. This has been the worst flu season in like 8 years I believe and the ER rooms have been flooded with patients.
But I don’t have the flu.
I have acid reflux and if you’re not familiar, its when your belly gets bloated, you hiccup nonstop and other symptoms like chest pain and what not. How it comes about, there are a variety of reasons as to why mostly with if you eat too much greasy food, eaten something different from your normal diet, etc. Its been a week I’ve had it and the hiccups and bloating have gone down immensely but that chest pain is still there and very uncomfortable. People keep telling me to go to the hospital but I hate going for:
- Unhelpful
- Long wait
- Expensive
And that’s exactly what I got from it. I waited 4 hours to receive only a max of 10 minutes of actual face to face interaction with a doctor, a trash doctor, a higher dosage of the medicine I am currently taking, and a $100 copay bill.
I could’ve stayed home and suffered for all of this
As a child my teeth were really messed up. I had really bad overcrowding (due to my eds) and a SEVERE underbite. It was to the point where my speech was impaired (ex: I couldn’t make the “ch” sound), and I would need adult teeth pulled out once they attempted to grow in because there would be no room in my mouth.To fix this I went through five years of monthly othro appointments, two sets of braces, four sets of retainers, and a year of headgear. Not to brag or anything, but I have a beautiful smile now. I even get compliments on them often. After all the years of hating my teeth I’m serious about dental care. I brush at least three times a day, floss once or more depending on if I get food stuck in my teeth, drink coffee/tea through a straw, don’t drink soda or juice, don’t eat candy (besides some chocolate now and then), wait 25 minutes after eating to brush, drink lots of water, but I still have a multitude of pre cavities, two cavities, and one tooth that has a filling but probably needs a root canal. I’m crying right now at the fact that my teeth have cavities. I try my damn hardest to prevent them. The only thing I can think of is that my very severe acid reflux is causing this. Does anyone have any advice for what I can do to stop the acid from ruining my teeth? I really don’t want to end up with fillings on every tooth. Or maybe is there something I can do to strengthen my enamel? Btw I’m on omeprazole, tramadol, and atenolol. I heard medicatiom can cause dry mouth and that can lead to cavities. That’s why instead of mouthwash I rinse with water and have sugarless gum if I want minty breath.
As the saying goes, “ten people have nine stomachs”, there are many people who suffer from stomach discomfort in their lives: eating a little more makes their stomachs bloated throughout the day; when the cold wind blows or eating late for breakfast, the stomach is in pain… Over time, people may become “yellow-faced and thin”, and they may increase or aggravate the risk of various diseases.
How can we nourish the stomach correctly?
These diet patients with stomach problems should eat less
Appropriate eating habits are an important way to prevent and improve stomach problems. Eating right can not only prevent the stomach from “suffering”, but also play a certain role in conservation. So, what are the common eating habits in life that patients with stomach problems should pay attention to?
1. Sweets
Sweets seem to have nothing to do with stomach problems, but in fact, it can be regarded as a “sweet poison” for patients with stomach problems.
After the sweets enter the stomach, it will cause a large amount of gastric acid secretion and stimulate the gastric mucosa. For people who have stomach problems, it is tantamount to sprinkling salt on the wound, which can easily induce stomach pain, acid reflux, heartburn and other symptoms. If the gastric mucosa itself has been damaged, such as suffering from gastric erosion, gastric ulcer, etc., it is even worse.
Therefore, patients with stomach problems should eat less sweets, especially not to eat a lot of sweets at night, otherwise the stomach pain may be “deadly” in the middle of the night.
[Which foods are considered sweets? 】
Generally speaking, foods high in glucose and sucrose are counted as sweets, including candies, cakes, snacks, sandwich biscuits, chocolate, milk tea, some fruits, and glutinous rice foods such as rice cakes, glutinous rice balls, and zongzi.
If sugar substitutes such as xylitol and aspartame are added to the food, it is not in the category of sweets and is relatively more friendly, but you should also pay attention to control the amount.
2. Soda crackers
Many gastric patients often eat some soda crackers, thinking that alkaline foods can neutralize stomach acid, so as to achieve the purpose of nourishing the stomach. But this approach may be wrong again!
The alkalinity of soda crackers can indeed neutralize stomach acid and relieve symptoms such as acid reflux. It is more suitable for people with high stomach acid levels. But if every time the acid reflux is relieved by just eating some soda crackers, it is easy to delay the illness, which is not conducive to the health of the stomach.
In addition, the normal pH of the human stomach is maintained between 0.9 and 1.5, which is a strong acid environment that can kill many bacteria that are accidentally eaten by us. If the secretion of gastric acid is normal, but you often eat soda crackers, the acidity of the stomach environment may be reduced, which is not conducive to killing the bacteria, but increasing the risk of disease.
Similar to soda biscuits, some steamed buns and noodles also contain certain alkaline substances, so they should not be consumed too much for a long time.
3. Part of coarse grains
The dietary fiber rich in coarse grains is an indispensable nutrient for a healthy diet. We have always advocated that everyone should eat more appropriately, but for patients with stomach problems, eating coarse grains should be cautious and choose the right one.
Eating too much sweet potatoes and potatoes can easily produce gas and acid regurgitation. For patients with gastroesophageal reflux or gastric ulcer, it is easy to aggravate discomfort; soybeans, black beans, mung beans, etc. can easily increase the burden of digestion, and gas production can increase abdominal distension. It is also not suitable for patients with stomach problems to eat more, and the amount should be controlled.
Therefore, patients with gastric disease should pay attention to the selection of coarse grains, try to eat kidney beans, red beans and other easy-to-digest coarse grains. If it is other coarse grains, it can be made into flour or coarse grains and eat in moderation each time.
4. Some fruits
First of all, acidic fruits such as lemons, hawthorns, kiwis, plums, etc. are more prone to acid reflux, especially in patients with chronic gastritis; it can also stimulate the gastric mucosa and aggravate gastric ulcers.
Secondly, excessive consumption of pineapples, bananas, lychees and other sweet fruits may cause hypertonicity in the stomach, irritate the gastric mucosa, and cause or aggravate gastric diseases.
In addition, try not to eat too many tannin-rich fruits such as persimmons, grapes, oranges, etc. on an empty stomach, so as to prevent tannin from reacting with protein under the action of gastric acid to produce tannin protein, which will stick plant fiber, pectin, and food residues. Together, it increases the risk of stomach stones and may even cause ulcers or bleeding.
5. Beverages such as strong tea and coffee
Some ingredients in tea and coffee have health-preserving and health-care effects on the human body, but the caffeine in them can stimulate gastric acid secretion. If you drink a lot or drink strong tea on an empty stomach, it will easily cause stomach damage over time. It is also not conducive to recovery for people who have stomach diseases.
It is recommended that the amount of tea in a cup of tea should not exceed 2 grams, and do not drink tea or coffee on an empty stomach, and do not drink a lot of strong tea. Drinking it correctly and appropriately can have a beneficial effect on health.
6, porridge
Congee is easy to digest, so “drinking porridge to nourish the stomach” is the consensus of many people, but in fact, long-term consumption of porridge may be counterproductive.
Congee is usually relatively soft and rotten, and does not require chewing. This also reduces the secretion of salivary amylase. Food will go directly to the stomach along the esophagus, leading to prolonged digestion time in the stomach; and the water in the porridge dilutes the gastric juice. The gastrointestinal motility slows down, and the digestion time will be prolonged again.
If the digestion is too slow for a long time, it is likely to cause the function of gastric acid to decrease and affect digestion. This is like a person who hasn’t exercised for a long time and can’t breathe after a little exercise. Therefore, long-term frequent consumption of porridge may increase the risk of stomach problems.
[Drinking porridge to nourish the stomach varies from person to person]
Generally speaking, ordinary gastritis patients can drink porridge appropriately to reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines. It has a certain effect of nourishing the stomach.
However, for gastroesophageal reflux patients who are prone to acid reflux, drinking porridge is likely to aggravate the symptoms. It is not recommended to eat too much liquid food to avoid further irritating the stomach and esophagus; patients with gastric ulcers should also reduce the frequency of drinking porridge to avoid irritating stomach acid .
In addition, do not cook the porridge too thinly. It is best to eat it with some food that needs to be chewed.
