All About Varied Acid Reflux Treatment Options
Posted by repairyourvoice on November 3rd, 2014
GERD or gastro-esophageal reflux disease is acid reflux which occurs at the base of esophagus. The sphincter located at the base of the esophagus does not function properly then the food that has travelled down through your esophagus and into your stomach reverses its flow. Due to this the food and acid move back up into your esophagus and even into your mouth. Moreover because of this reverse flow there is a burning sensation in your chest and throat. Patients need to seek immediate and proper treatment for the condition otherwise it can lead to damaged esophagus.
In many cases acid reflux treatment vary according to the severity of the disease. Among individual sufferers doctors advice changing your lifestyle which usually is the initial step at curing the pain and discomfort caused by this disease. With certain lifestyle changes that begin by avoiding foods known to trigger your symptoms it is possible to overcome the problem to a certain extent. The patients report that certain foods cause them acid reflux while there are other patients who have no symptoms while consuming certain foods. With the help of a professional it is possible to eliminate certain foods from your lifestyle.
In addition to diet change and selecting a group of foods to eat and avoid, the patients are advised to lose weight, as it is a part of their acid reflux plan. Another important aspect that is taken into consideration is the sleeping habits of the patient. With sleeping lying flat aggravates acid reflux symptoms thus it is advised that sleeping with a slightly raised upper body about eight inches, while you sleep, can help you achieve a more restful sleep. This position helps to reduce or eliminate the symptoms completely.
In case you have a severe case of acid reflux and your medical practitioner does not find any chances of recovery with medicines and life style changes then they may advice surgery. Similar to vocal cord surgery this surgery is done by laparoscopy. It is successful acid reflux treatment option for many acid reflux patients. Through this type of procedure the surgeons intend to strengthen the barrier between the esophagus and stomach, preventing acid reflux from occurring.
Also, Singers are faced with peculiar condition known as vocal cord polyps. At such times they are faced with a dilemma, whether to embark on a vocal operation or not. Even with surgery, the important factor is life style change, as otherwise, the symptoms will reappear.
