subject: How To Cope with Acid Reflux Causes [print this page] The disorder known as acid reflux is avoidable disease. When the stomach is unable to control the production of acid causing it to back up into the esophagus and throat this condition is known as heartburn or acid reflux. There may be a medical reason that causes this. Most of the time, however, this reflux of acid is caused by something that you have done or something that you have a habit of doing. In this article we will talk about some of the major acid reflux causes and what you can do to avoid them and stay comfortable.
One major cause of an attack is not getting enough sleep at night. You should be getting at least hours of sleep a night. This time is used to relax and repair your body from the stresses of the day. Without this rest, your body starts breaking down. In some cases, your mental function becomes impaired. Your coordination and balance become impaired without proper sleep. Sometimes your stomach produces more acid than usual and you have to deal with an acid reflux attack. If you get enough sleep, the frequency of your attacks should decrease. Pregnancy can also cause acid reflux. If there is an irregularity with hormone production, the fetus can push against the abdomen, causing these symptoms to occur. The worst time for acid reflux if you are pregnant is the third trimester. This is an issue that is not easy to treat if you are pregnant. However, once you've given birth, your symptoms will most likely disappear. At least you'll have something to hold over your child's head in a few years.
Another common cause of acid reflux is smoking. There are a number of reasons why this is so. Your mucous membranes are damaged when you smoke. You have reflexes in your throat muscles which are damaged by smoking. More acid is produced by the stomach when you smoke. When you smoke, you don't salivate as much. Saliva has the beneficial effect of neutralizing acid that enters your throat and mouth. The good news is that this particular cause of acid reflux is totally preventable. If you stop smoking, your problem will be solved. Naturally, for some people this is quite challenging. Remember, though, that if you quit smoking, there are many benefits aside from getting over acid reflux. It can solve a lot of other medical problems you might be having as well!
Acid reflux does not need to be more than a minor annoyance in your life. Acid reflux can often be prevented once you know what's causing it to occur. Avoiding heartburn is often a matter of being alert to the choices you make every day and changing a few things. If the problem is caused by a particular type of food, for example, you can avoid this easily enough. In some cases, medical treatment is necessary, but more commonly you can manage the condition by your own lifestyle choices.
