Curing Acid Reflux
Q: How to cure acid reflux when it has begun?
ive looked around looking for solutions, but the problem is when it happens it feels pretty bad and im not able to swallow...barely swallowing my own saliva
i have not tried the baking soda or vinegar yet...and im not sure if i will be able to when the time comes
can anyone in the group help me please?
A:Acid reflux can be caused by an excess in acid production in your stomach, excessive intake of acidic food in your diet or an increase in pressure from your belly (pregnancy or, in males, just gaining weight around the midline) While losing weight can often be beneficial, the most immediate answer to your question is medication. Medicines available over the counter can reduce your production of acid such as Prevacid or Zantac but others can neutralize acids like alka seltzer or baking soda, if you don't mind the taste. All of that being said, I am concerned about your complaint that you are not able to swallow. If you mean, you are disgusted with the taste and do not wish to swallow, then that is less concerning. If you really are stating that you are having trouble swallowing, that may be a sign of esophageal spasm and while also painful, this requires an entirely different treatment and is absolutely something for which you should seek your doctor's advice.