What is GERD?
It is "Gastroesophageal reflux disease". "Acid Reflux" is what we typically know it as. So, what is that? In layman's terms: the valve (so to speak) that connect the lower esophagus to the stomach does not function properly. Allowing acid from the stomach to travel up the esophagus.
A typical person will experience this a few times in their life when they eat foods high in acid (spaghetti dinner, for example) and a burning sensation will come over them in their chest. A few Tums later, the average person will be fine. GERD is more than just one or two episodes in that person's life. It actually becomes their life filled with prescription medications, generally PPI's, to combat the issue. If left untreated or poorly treated, it can have dire consequences. So, please talk to your health care provider, if you feel you suffer from Acid Reflux more than you feel you should. I also did a blog on PPI's: http://melissagpfight.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/ppi-long-term-warnings-proton-pump-inhibitors/
GERD Symptoms (Common and Uncommon):
- Heartburn
- Difficulty swallowing
- Chest pain
- Regurgitation
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Bad breath
- Respiratory problems - such as: wheezing and coughing
Home remedy to get rid of the sour mouth taste:
- Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa (soothes GERD for 1hr) -Alley
- Brush with a baking soda based toothpaste -Alley
- Peppermint Hot Tea (to drink and as a mouth wash) -Lyn
- Hard Mint Candies -Diana
- Halls -Sande
- Breath Savers Candy/Mint (blue wrapper) -Diane
- Wintergreen Candy/Mint (green wrapper) -Diane
- Listerine strips -Kirsten
- Cinnamon Disc's (candy) -Deborah
Thanks Facebook GP Family!!
What Should We Eat?
- Avoid Acidic Foods
- Consume Alkaline Foods
- Neutral Ph Foods are a good choice too
- Here is a link that lists these different 'food' options (so many I could not list): http://rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm
LINKS:
GERD = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
Home Rem = http://www.mademan.com/mm/bitter-taste-mouth-remedy.html
Food = http://www.livestrong.com/article/305189-a-list-of-acid-alkaline-neutral-foods/
Bitter Taste Remedy = http://www.mademan.com/mm/bitter-taste-mouth-remedy.html
