Causes of gastroesophageal reflux:
– Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes heartburn and acid reflux. There are many causes of this disease.
– Being overweight can increase pressure in the stomach and lead to reflux and gastritis.
– An unbalanced diet can also cause reflux problems.
– Prolonged stress and fatigue also reduce the amount of digestive enzymes, causing digestive disorders and increased stomach acid secretion.
– In addition, some habits such as smoking, drinking a lot of coffee, alcohol, eating dinner too close to bedtime, Helicobacter pylori infection…
Some drinks help reduce gastroesophageal reflux:
– Warm water
For people with stomach pain, providing enough water is very important. Filtered water is still one of the simple solutions to help reduce stomach pain.
Warm water helps the abdominal muscles relax, reducing cramps. In addition, it can also stimulate the production of gastric juice, facilitating the digestion process.
Note, do not use cold water or ice because it can make heartburn and bloating symptoms worse.
– Fresh ginger tea
Ginger is a food that has anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea effects, helping to protect the stomach. You can use a few slices of fresh ginger to make tea and drink it while it is still warm.
– Potato juice
Raw potato juice is a fairly classic remedy to reduce acid reflux, heal stomach ulcers.
You can drink 100ml of raw potato juice and drink it in the morning, use it for about 20 days.
– Aloe vera juice
Aloe vera gel contains many enzymes, salicylic acid that has the effect of protecting the stomach lining, helping to heal scars, and reduce inflammation. You can drink 1 spoon of aloe vera gel before each meal to protect the stomach, prevent reflux.
– Peppermint Tea
Peppermint leaves have many benefits for digestion. You can drink warm peppermint tea after every meal to prevent reflux. Note that some people will not be suitable for this type of tea. Therefore, you should try drinking a small amount first to check your body’s reaction.
