Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux Today
Acid Reflux is epidemic, although most people probably don’t even know they have it.
An estimated 100 million Americans have reflux, many of them unaware of it because acid reflux can be silent. A generation ago it was considered a middle-age problem however the incidence is on the rise.
Why? Largely due to excessive acid in our diet from process foods.
Today, young adults in their early 20’s and 30’s are at risk for acid reflux.
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you could be dealing with symptoms of acid reflux:
- Do you clear your throat a lot after eating a meal?
- Do you wake up in the middle of the night coughing or short of breath?
- Is your throat hoarse or sore in the morning?
- Do you have a sensation of a lump in your throat or difficulty swallowing?
- Are you plagued by postnasal drip or excessive mucous?
Causes of Acid Reflux
- Immune Challenges
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Hiatal hernia
- Medications
- Inflammation
- Respiratory / pulmonary issues
- Muscle weakness
- Neurological event: Stroke, Cardiopulmonary, MS
- Nausea
- Regurgitation
- Chest pain
- Hiccups
- Pain when swallowing
- Gas and bloating
- Chronic sore throat
- Vomiting
- Bad breath
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