Women are prone to suffer from acid reflux disease because of its
exposure to stress and the practice of unhealthy lifestyle. These factors can contribute to the
regurgitation of acid from the stomach to the esophagus thus causing acid
reflux symptom.
Normally, the esophagus has a sphincter in the lower area which is
in a form of a valve that connects the organ to the stomach. The valve have ample pressure to keep the
acid away from reflux, but once it malfunction, acid can regurgitate to the
esophagus at any time and can cause big trouble once left undiagnosed and
untreated.
The stomach is lined with mucus which serves as protection from
acid, but unluckily the esophagus does not have this lining, making it susceptible
to damage once acid is constantly present in the area. It can really cause severe pain and
discomfort.
Men and women are both susceptible to the disease; however women
become more prone once they get pregnant because of the pressure exerted by the
fetus to the lower esophageal sphincter.
This allows acid to leak to the esophagus and causes some degree of
damage. There is also increase in
certain hormones which contributes to the weakening of the lower esophageal
sphincter.
Most common symptoms would include:
First is heartburn. Once
the acid gets into the esophagus, there is a feeling of burning somewhere in
the chest. This is the most common
symptom of acid reflux. There is a wide
possibility that the burning sensation will radiate to the stomach and throat.
Second is the sour taste in the mouth and nausea. These symptoms occur in worst cases of the
disease. This is the time when the
reflux reaches the throat and mouth giving out sour taste. Nausea is felt by women who do not experience
heartburn.
Third is cough and sore throat.
In acid reflux disease where the acid reaches the throat and mouth,
undigested food can actually come along.
This can cause a scratchy throat and persistent cough.
Last is difficulty in swallowing.
This is one of the most alarming stages of Gastroesophageal
Regurgitation Disease; it is when presence of acid causes the narrowing of
esophagus. This can cause anorexia and
may lead to malnutrition and other severe symptoms.
Acid reflux symptom is common to women who are bearing a child, but it disappears after
child birth. For other people who are
suffering from this condition regularly, they must be keen enough to visit
their physician and seek for medical advice.
Most often, the diet plan is modified to avoid recurrence of
symptoms. There are also
over-the-counter medications that can aid in fast relief of symptoms while
there are also strong ones that effectively blocks acid production for a long
time. A certain treatment will depend on
your condition.
