Wednesday, 12 January 2022 – 17:36 WIB
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VIVA – Disease stomach acid or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very dangerous. GERD is the rise of stomach acid into the esophagus and into the mouth. On her instagram account, @dr tirta, doctor Tirta Mandira Hudhi explained the symptoms of GERD and how to prevent it.
“The symptoms you feel are a burning feeling in your chest, a bitter taste, especially in the morning, your saliva sometimes has a green color and a feeling of suffocation,” said doctor Tirta, who was quoted as saying VIVA, Wednesday 12 January 2022.
He said that the long term of GERD sufferers is that it will cause damage to the stomach muscles, cause stomach inflammation and also cause inflammation of the esophagus.
“The worst thing is that it can damage the components of the teeth so that they can cause cavities,” he said.
According to him, another symptom of GERD, according to Dr. Tirta, is that in the morning you sometimes feel bitter in your mouth. To overcome this, it can be done by gargling, and eating immediately food.
“After you finish eating, 15 minutes later then brush your teeth, this is to reduce the acidic conditions in the mouth,” he said
As for how to prevent GERD, Dr. Tirta gives tips, first with a regular diet, secondly, avoid foods or drinks that can trigger stomach acid such as caffeine, soda,
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