Causes:

Acid reflux can result from several factors. It is commonly triggered by overeating and lying down immediately after eating. Alcohol consumption and smoking also increase the risk. Excessive consumption of tea and coffee can also exacerbate the problem. Additionally, overweight individuals are more prone to acid reflux. Pregnant women often experience acid reflux due to hormonal changes. Eating fried and spicy foods or being under stress can also lead to acid reflux symptoms. Certain medications can also cause this condition.

Symptoms:

• Heartburn, the primary symptom of acid reflux.
• Regurgitation of food with a sour or bitter taste.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Burping.
• Abdominal bloating or gas.
• Hiccups.
• Difficulty swallowing or feeling of food stuck in the throat.
• Loss of appetite.
• Weight loss.
• Occasional dry cough or sore throat.

Prevention:

Acid reflux has a significant impact on your daily life. You cannot eat well or sleep well. Healthy eating and managing your lifestyle can prevent these diseases. Some home remedies are also helpful to prevent these diseases. Below, I share some rules and some home remedies you should follow to prevent these diseases.

Maintain a regular time for eating. Proper time management for eating is very beneficial for our gut. Some people have no time to eat, and these people are at high risk for these diseases. Skipping meals can also increase our acid reflux problems. Many people don’t have time to eat their breakfast, but experts say they should never skip breakfast. They say breakfast should be eaten 30 minutes after you wake up. If you eat a healthy breakfast, your whole day will be energized. You need to do breakfast like a king. Do not eat stale food because it can increase acid in our stomachs. Eat dinner at least 2–3 hours before you go to sleep. At night, we don’t have work, so our digestion power slows. If we eat more food before going to sleep, our stomach gets pressured to digest it. Don’t immediately go to sleep after eating food. After finishing dinner, walk for some time; it will help you to get better sleep.

Avoid fast food, fried food, spicy food, and processed food. These foods promote the growth of harmful bacteria in our gut.
Be hydrated all the time. Drink 7-8 glasses of water daily. Drink one glass of water on an empty stomach when you wake up.
Add fiber and probiotic foods to your diet. These foods are good for growing good gut bacteria. Eating more fiber can relieve acid reflux problems.
Avoid smoking and alcohol. These drinks can increase the acidic environment in our gut.
Do exercises daily. Yoga, breathing exercises, walking, and meditation are good for gut health.

Treatment:

Acid reflux is manageable with proper medical advice and regular medication. It is essential not to self-medicate if symptoms persist or worsen. Consultation with a doctor is necessary to receive appropriate prescriptions, as improper medication usage may complicate the condition and lead to side effects.