Acıbadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün emphasized that people with reflux complaints should pay more attention to their eating habits in the spring months. Are you suffering from burning in your throat, hoarseness, coughing or sinusitis? Attention! The cause of these complaints may not be a flu infection, but a 'reflux' disease, which is more common in the spring season! Reflux is defined as the displacement of gastric secretions, consisting of acid, bile and mucus, which should normally go from the stomach to our intestines, up to the esophagus or mouth. The main reason for this backward escape is due to the loose structure of the lower esophageal valve. According to researches; The incidence of reflux in our country is 25%. In other words, one out of every 4 people in our country suffers from reflux! Stating that the changes in our eating habits with the warming of the weather in the spring months can trigger reflux complaints, Acıbadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün emphasized that for this reason, people with reflux complaints should pay more attention to their eating habits in the spring months.
Watch out for these signs in the spring!
Reflux usually manifests itself with typical symptoms. The most common symptoms are bitter taste in the mouth, ingestion of food, burning and pain in the chest area, and heartburn in the stomach. In reflux, which causes inflammation in the esophagus, severe pain behind the breastbone and sometimes a lump in the throat may develop after ulcers or edema. Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün pointed out that common problems such as burning in the throat, hoarseness, cough and sinusitis in spring may be caused by reflux.
Avoid fries and fatty foods
Symptoms in reflux disease show seasonal fluctuations. This may be related to changing diet style and consumption of different foods. prof. Dr. Cem Aygün explained the nutritional rules that reflux patients should pay attention to in spring:
“Changing food consumption in spring, especially fatty foods and vegetable-type fried foods, cause an increase in stomach acid. Increased stomach acid can also trigger reflux. Therefore, it is very important to stay away from trans fats such as margarine, oily products such as cream, cream and mayonnaise, and foods during this period. In addition, raw vegetables and fruits, acidic and carbonated drinks, iced fruit juices, cold drinks and ice cream, which are consumed more in the spring months, are among the harmful foods for reflux.
Complaints can be relieved with treatment
Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün stated that reflux patients can get rid of their complaints with the selection of the right treatments and said, “In medical treatments, it is primarily aimed to reduce stomach acid, which is the most important factor in the formation of symptoms and complications. Proton pump blocking drugs (PPI) are frequently used as an effective and safe method in acid-induced ulcers. Syrups that create a barrier in the stomach, drugs that regulate the movement of the esophagus, and treatments that increase valve pressure are applied when needed. Lifestyle changes also benefit a significant group of patients. Endoscopic reflux procedures can be performed in patients who are resistant to treatment. Surgical method is also used in selected patients. Today, laparoscopic fundoplication method is the most common surgical treatment. used the phrase.
Here are 6 effective suggestions against reflux complaints:
“Avoid overfilling your stomach volume. Therefore, make a habit of chewing your meals well, consuming small amounts and often. Finish your last meal at least three hours before bedtime. Because the meals consumed before going to bed can increase stomach pressure and aggravate reflux complaints.
If you do not feel any discomfort in your neck, make sure that your pillow is 10-15 cm high if possible.
Choose clothes that do not tighten your waist and abdomen.
Do not use pain medication unless necessary.
Pay attention to your eating habits; Avoid consuming foods that increase stomach acid.”