What type of alcohol is better to drink when U have acid reflux?

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I have acid reflux and its pretty bad. I know alcohol is not good, but i am looking for a drink that is better to drink than others with acid reflux, any ideas?
No alcohol is good ! Alcohol causes stomach irritation. And although some people think milk is good for an ulcer , it is in fact an irritant to the stomach .Alcohol consumption should be reduced or avoided because:
Alcohol increases the production of stomach acid.
Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus.
When the LES relaxes, it causes swallowing contractions to become erratic.
Alcohol makes the esophagus more sensitive to stomach acid.
Alcohol can lead to the development of peptic ulcers and interfere with the healing of ulcers already present.
So it wise to avoid alcohol at any cost unless you like pain and the chance of stomach cancer  (+ info)

How can you tell the difference between GERD/acid reflux symptoms and a problem with the aorta?

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I've had sharp, stabbing pains in the upper stomach area (and a multitude of other symptoms) for a few months now and they seem to be getting worse. How can I differentiate between GERD or acid reflux type symptoms, and something like aortic stenosis or an aortic dissection.
I'm not sure but if you find out let me know :) I have had a constant full feeling in my upper stomach over the last few days and its doing my head in. I haven't got much of an appetite but feel full, had a dodgy stomach a week ago. I went to my gp and he has given me some Merbentyl as he said it should settle things down and he thought it was just a bug that i have but i'm not convinced.  (+ info)

Would you consider BILE from animals non vegetarian or non vegan?

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I'm vegetarian
But I haven't been eating things like Monoglycerides which are associated with bile and pancreatic juices.
And although most of them are APPARENTLY vegetable, I still wouldn't take the chance.
But I haven't thought about this until now that this is kind of like eating milk products because they are both enzymes synthesized by animals.
Bile is used in meat digestion and most herbivores don't have bile or the gall bladder that produces them.

whether to consume bile or any other animal sourced products is an individual choice. Certainly, no one is going to sue you for using or consuming meat/milk/animal prducts. Just go with what you think is right.

A piece of trivia: there is local dish here that uses bile itself as a flavoring.  (+ info)

What are the sympthoms of infants reflux?

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I suspect my baby to have reflux. She is suffering already from terrible colic and gas but i think that also she might have reflux. She is not sleeping for sometimes 15-20 hours . She is trying to sleep but waking up after a minute. When she finally fall a sleep i can see she is strugelling. Something is bothering her. I have impression that milk she drunk is comming back to throat and she is swallowing it again. Is it possible?
Another poster was right on: the very best of parenting tools we mom's have is our gut! You think something is wrong /w her...off to pediatrician!

Only symptom ever shared with me was by NICU nurse, "See how he's sticking his tongue out repeatedly? Likely, he'll have reflux or gerd." Never happened. But....wanted to help, so:

Googling revealed several informative sites with a few suggestions: add a bit of rice cereal to formula; smaller meals but more often; hold (or place) baby in a more upright position for 30 minutes after feeding; NONE OF THESE SITES RECOMMENDED putting baby onto tummy...not one. (My babies always slept on tummies...but, then...we didn't know then what we know now...they're 21 & 24...that "NICU" comment was relative to grandson)

BEST? Your Mommy Knowledge + your pediatrician's medical degree! You don't say how old she is, but if she's sometimes only sleeping 4 out of 24 hours, something is truly going on!!

Good luck to what must be two very tired gurlies!  (+ info)

What does it mean when you only puke stomach bile?

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After every night i get really drunk, the next day my stomach cramps up and when i puke the only thing that comes up is that greenish yellow stomach bile.
thts stomach acid  (+ info)

How to treat gastroesophageal reflux in infants?

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My baby is 4 weeks old and has reflux. We tried giving Zantac as per his Pediatrician's prescription but it had some side effects. Is there any natural way of curing this condition, apart from upright positioning and thickened feeding?
There are other meds, like Reglan & prevacid that are also used in infants, but obviously require a Rx. You can talk to your Dr about thickening your baby's feeds. Enfamil even has a formula with "AR" for acid reflux behind the name (this too, requires a Rx). Don't lay baby down right after feeding. When you do lay them down, lay them on their right side with head elevated (not flat) to promote the stomach to empty faster. You may even try sitting baby up in your lap, somewhat with one hand supporting his neck & the other feeding baby. After a feeding, sit baby in a swing or bouncy chair (w/o vibration) to keep them upright or just hold them for at least 30 minutes afterwards. also, burp baby frequently, more frequently than you would a baby without reflux.
NICU RN who has ealt with lots of refluxing babies  (+ info)

What is the best foods to eat to help acid reflux?

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I have had acid reflux for 7 years and at the point right now where nothing is helping. The pain is with me every day. Is their any way other than meds to get rid of this pain?
well, try to avoid greasy or spicy food for starters.  (+ info)

How can I get rid of the burn in my throat after having acid reflux?

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I take medicine for acid reflux, but still occasionally get it at night. After it happens, my throat and esophogus burn terribly for 1/2 hour or so, from the acid, I presume. Have tried chewing antacid tablets to try to neutralize what is left in my throat, as well as soda crackers, to no avail. I know this is gross, but also very painful. Any remedies for the after effects of acid reflux would be appreciated. Thank you.
I hate it when that happens. you could try pickles. the vinegar should help neutralize the acid  (+ info)

What to eat after vomiting a lot of bile?

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This morning I threw up a lot of bright green bile. I'm guessing this was due to drinking the previous night. Well I haven't eaten all day, but I'm afraid to eat from fear of throwing up. Should I eat low-fat food, since I have a low supply of bile in my body? Thanks.
start with just clear liquids, things like jello, broth, water, apple juice. If you can keep those down, then move on to soft foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes etc. Consider cutting back or quitting the alchol intake.  (+ info)

What are the chances of throat cancer if one has acid reflux?

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i've had acid reflux about half year ago, i just started having it out of nowhere. it's really annoying because your voice sometimes get lower in pitch and huskier because the acid "scotch" your voicebox. now im thinking it may cause cancer and i want to know more about it, thx.
Acids backing up into your esophagus has been proven to raise the risk of throat cancer because the constant irritation changes your cells. They even have a new procedure to zap the precancerous cells and lower that cancer risk.  (+ info)

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