GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is when the valve between the esophagus and stomach becomes weak. Normally this valve opens to allow food in and then it shuts tightly. With GERD the valve stays open, allowing stomach acids to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and many other symptoms. GERD, also known as acid reflux, leads to the condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus although this occurs in a minority of patients. If you have heartburn that occurs more than twice a week and/or does not get better with over the counter antacids, you may have GERD.
What are the symptoms of GERD?
The four major symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are:
Heartburn, which is an uncomfortable rising, burning sensation behind the breastbone.
Regurgitation of gastric acid or stomach contents into the mouth.
Difficult and/or painful swallowing.
Chest pain.
The most common manifestation of GERD is heartburn. Other GERD symptoms are regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth, chest pain and difficulty swallowing. Some GERD sufferers experience pulmonary manifestations, such as asthma, coughing, wheezing and vocal cord inflammation, which causes hoarseness.
Ayurvedic Perspective
According to Ayurvedic philosophy pitta dosha seems to be aggravated. Pitta is an Ayurvedic humor that symbolizes heat or fire. It is hot, sharp, intense, acidic and pungent in nature. The location of the pitta dosha is in the stomach. Aggravated pitta leads to increase of acidic content in stomach fluids. Actually, the reflux of the stomach's liquid contents into the esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. In such patients, refluxed liquid contains acid more often due to aggravated pitta, which leads to acid reflux.
Triphala is an excellent Ayurvedic remedy for regulating the bowels is a combination of three fruits that tone the muscles in the large intestine. It should be used on a regular basis, however, and not just when temporary constipation occurs.
Amla powder 3 grams mixed with 3 grams of powdered mishri (rock candy) is very helpful solution for acid reflux. Total 6 grams is dose of one time.
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