Heartburn
The gastro-esophageal reflux, commonly called heartburn, is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus caused by a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter. In normal circumstances, the lower esophageal sphincter prevents stomach contents to back up into the esophagus, opens only to let the food eaten, darkfall gold,thus playing a protective role valve. In case of reflux, the sphincter opens at inappropriate times and let out the juices of the stomach cavity of the stomach, causing sensations of burnings. In Canada, 29% of the population would be inconvenienced by episodes of gastro-esophageal reflux.
Aggravating factors and predispositions
* Stress is clearly identified as a cause of heartburn. The nervous system and digestive systems are closely linked, it is recommended to eat without working, to call the discussions that can fester until later, to chew well, eat slowly, eating smaller meals and more often and not ingest food just before bedtime.
* The choice of food is also important because some promote the relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal reflux. This is particularly the case with spicy foods, rich in fat (fried foods, meats, cheeses, rich sauces, fatty meats), sweets, chocolate, spearmint or peppermint, milk, onions, coffee and soft drinks.
* For pregnant women, the pressure exerted on the fetal stomach in recent months may cause reflux.
* People who have a hiatal hernia, where part of the stomach intrudes into the chest through the opening normally reserved for the esophagus, have problems of reflux.
* Some people age 50 and older have a less effective esophageal sphincter, which can cause gastro-esophageal reflux.