HEARTBURN ; GERD & HOMEOPATHY
September 30, 2007
Acidity ; Curable with Homeopathy
Acidity refers to a burning pain in the upper abdominal and chest area. This condition is medically called as Heartburn. It is not uncommon for people to have heartburn episodes but if these attacks occur very frequently they indicate a disorder called as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). This is also called as acid reflux disease. Although many people are able to manage heartburn with lifestyle changes but for those who do not respond and frequently suffer from it, homeopathic medicines can be of great help in curing this disease.
To understand GERD, one will have to first understand how our esophagus (food pipe) and stomach handle food and acid. As the food reaches the lower end of the food pipe, a circular muscle present around the food pipe opens up and allows the food to enter the stomach. Once it enters the stomach, this muscle closes the lower end of the food pipe. This actually behaves like a valve stopping the food and the acid in the stomach from moving back into the esophagus. In Gerd, this valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, so the stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus very frequently, causing repeated attacks of heartburn. Gerd if left untreated can lead to a more serious complication called as ?Erosive esophagitis?; which in turn can lead to ulceration, bleeding and narrowing of the food pipe.
Symptoms of Gerd are frequent attacks of heartburn. The main symptom of heartburn is burning pain in the lower part of mid chest usually after eating or lying down (as the acid back flow is more while lying or bending over).At times patients may even have vomiting and bitter risings of acids in their mouth. Obesity pregnancy and smoking are factors known which contribute to GERD. Foods that are known to increase the symptoms of heartburn are citrus fruits, chocolate, drinks with caffeine or alcohol, fatty and fried foods, garlic and onions, mint flavorings, spicy foods, tomato-based foods and various masalas.
Homeopathy can be of great help for those who do not show much improvement even after lifestyle modifications. Homeopathic medicines - Iris, Arsenic album and Robinia are the leading drugs in treating symptoms of reflux. Nux Vomica is very effective for those who frequently eat foods that are known to trigger heartburn. It is also used when alcohol is a trigger factor. Natrum Phos is another important medicine which is often used when symptoms of heartburn are accompanied by sour belching and even sour vomiting. These medicines are apt in treating acute episodes of the heartburn; but for treating Gerd permanently, constitutional treatment is required. This kind of treatment is a holistic approach and the prescription is based at the detailed physical and mental analysis of the patient.
Lifestyle changes that can help in reducing the symptoms of reflux are losing weight( if one is overweight), avoiding trigger foods, stop smoking, eating small frequent meals, and avoiding lying down for at least three hours after the meal. Elevating the head of the bed either by adding a wooden block underneath the bed post can be of help
hi. i just want to know is there anyhome remedy to stop acidity
and constipation.I am from india and let me know which indian daal or any indian food we dont have to eat to prevent from acidity and constipation
I have sever gastric problem I have tried Nux Vomica 30 also
I feel the gas travel trhough out my body pain in the back or leg
muscels and if rubbed it get released through my mouth
I have sever gastric problem I have tried Nux vomica 30
I fell the gas get setled at my back and my leg muscels
if it is massaged it get released throgh my mouth
I have gastrc prblem and also High BP ( 140/90).kindly give your comments for treatment
sir,
i am suffering from heartburn ,neck & shoulder pain as well as abdomen pain ( shifting ) . i am consulting from gastro surgen with pentacid 40 & riflux syrup but no responding well . i a m suffering from last 9 months please help me
I am suffering from acidity which does not come in the mouth and remain in the stomach and have a feeling of sensation in the stomach, suffer from contipation. please help me how to cure this problem
i’m having gastric problem, no heart burn, simply stomach makes noice and 2 times i will have to go toilet. I’m doing water therapy but no use..
Dear Dr Sharma,
Yesterday i visit your web site and also check today. I like Homeopathic very much I try to learn also.
I am a patient of Gstritis. ( Acidity, Heartburn, High Uric Acid and Sexula weekness). I am 48 year old person married three child, i take some medicine from last twenty seven year. Its give me temporary relief not permanentaly. I was working in Saudi Arabia. Presently my job is office related. When i was in Pakistan after work i play squash regelarly. Duing playing i have same problem. But i was smart my vaste was 36. now its 41 and i am very medium fatty. I need your help what i do.
In these days i am eating six time a day with small quantity of meal. This help me little but my problems not solved.
Please assit me what i do or which medicine i take.
BR: Abid Malik
I am suffering from semens discharg with urin and pain in penis,back from 1yrs.kindly advised me
Dear Dr Sharma.Yesterday i visit your web site and also check today. I like Homeopathic very much I try to learn also.I am a patient of GERD acid reflux about 5 month ago i am take lots of antacid about 2 to 3 month but i could not recover permanentaly. so i want to treatment with u Please assit me what i do or which medicine i take?majid from pakistan
sir
my parent’s side have inherited trembling problem.myelder brother has parkinson.i am 60 plus and developing trembling of head and hands.i regulaly do yoga and exercise.
is there some remedy
i am having 48 kg weight, height is 5 feet and 9 inches and age is 30 years.
having heavy acidity, not passing of gass, stomach heavy ness and if i eat little heavy its very hard to digest that.
i want to gain weight but as i start eating much it becomes a problem to digest that.
i have taken all types of medicines homeopathy, ayurvedic and englsh.
but nothing has happened.
can u help me in it since i relly want t ogain my weight
My son is 19 years old and has been suffering from GERD from the last Nov.07. After
doing the endoscopy & biopsy the final Diagnosis is as under written in the report -
Chronic Esophagitis without Dysplasia
Goblet Cell Metaplasia consistent
with Barrett’s Esophagus - Focally Identified
Chronic Inflammation - Mild
Acute Inflammation - Not identified
He has been prescribed ” NEXIUM” tablet to be taken in the morning. He is on this tab from the last 45 days and feeling better. But the Doctors here (USA) cannot tell us how long he will be on this medication. They say that they will again do the endoscopy after 6 months.
I want to know if there is any permanent cure in Homeopathy for this Barrett;s Esophagitis.
Hi Sir,
I have diagnosed with GERD and Baretts Esophagus last February and I’ve been taking medications for the last 2 months with high dose of PPI but I cant found any relief and symptoms just get worse. I frequently feel bloated and belching, having chest pain and I dont know if numbness of some parts of the body is also associated with this disease. I am also having frequent palpitations and I dont know if this is also normal in my case. Please do help me cause this is already taking too long and have been a hindrance in performing my daily usual activities. Thank you so much