TANGERANGNEWS.com- Recently, many food manufacturers have varied their products to make them more appetizing, such as by adding an extra spicy taste, one of which is the viral mortar.
This spicy food is indeed a favorite for some people because it is considered less “legitimate” when served with ordinary flavors.
Chili can indeed be used as a treatment for inflammation and to improve blood circulation in the body, so that when you consume spicy food, the blood in the body flows faster which allows toxins in the body to be removed through sweat.
Even though eating spicy food with extra chilies can help improve blood circulation, it turns out that this appetizing food with various levels is not recommended for those of you who have stomach health problems such as GERD.
Gastroentero Hepatology Consultant from Eka Hospital BSD South Tangerang dr. Dedy Gunawanjati Sudrajat, Sp.PD-KGEH, FINASIM explained, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or known as GERD is a health problem that occurs when stomach acid returns to the esophagus, this is caused by the lower esophageal sphincter relaxing and allowing stomach acid to rise.
For GERD sufferers, consuming spicy food can always result in GERD not being completely correct. There are some people who consume spicy food without side effects.
Only consuming spicy foods that contain the capsaicin compound can irritate the esophagus, causing a burning sensation and potentially worsening symptoms of stomach acid.
Eating spicy food with spices like turmeric and ginger has anti-inflammatory effects and could potentially benefit people with GERD, so not all spicy foods are made from the same spices.
However, to be safer and reduce the risk of GERD, it is recommended to avoid excessive consumption of spicy foods.
There are several reasons why consuming spicy food is not recommended for GERD sufferers, such as:
Spicy food has a high acid content, this can trigger an increase in stomach acid levels which can make it possible to feel stomach pain or heartburn. The muscles at the top of the stomach normally store stomach contents. This spicy food can weaken the stomach muscles which has an impact on stomach acid, which can rise again from the stomach to the esophagus. Besides having a high acid content, spicy foods generally have a high fat content. These high-fat foods take longer to digest in the stomach, so they have the potential to increase stomach acid levels.
For those who have gastric health problems such as GERD, special attention is needed, because if it is severe enough it will become a serious problem resulting in:
The esophagus is narrowed making it difficult to swallow. Open sores or ulcers on the wall of the esophagus can cause bleeding, pain and difficulty swallowing. Barrett’s esophagus which can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
If GERD is still in a mild stage, it can be treated temporarily by:
1. Consume Ginger Water
Ginger water does have many benefits, how to consume it by boiling ginger and consuming it slowly.
Even though it is efficacious, it is necessary to maintain the level of consumption, because consuming too much ginger will actually make your stomach feel hot. Limit consumption to less than 3 grams / day.
2. Consuming Non-Fat Milk
Milk contains alkali, milk is also known as a drink that can relieve heartburn due to GERD.
However, milk cannot be consumed by everyone, especially for those who have an intolerance to milk protein. Choose non-fat milk, because fat can trigger stomach acid reflux.
3. Don’t sleep after eating
Relaxing after eating is indeed a pleasant thing. But stay seated a few minutes after eating.
Also try to give a break of about 2-3 hours after eating before going to bed.
Problems with the health of organs in the body cannot be seen directly with the naked eye, special examinations are needed to be able to ascertain the problems that occur.
Determination of diagnoses such as GERD can be done using pH Impedance Metri-24 hours, esophageal manometry, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (esofagogastroduodenoscopy) with a doctor.
PH impedance measurement is a method that doctors can use to evaluate acid and non-acid reflux from a patient’s stomach with a catheter inserted into the esophagus through the nose to see how often acid from the stomach returns to the esophagus and diagnose GERD.
Even though the catheter will remain in place for 24 hours, you will still be welcome to eat, drink, sleep, and do normal activities.
The doctor can get information about acid levels and other esophageal activity throughout the day during the examination process.
The public is advised to always consume foods with balanced nutrition in the form of vegetables and protein-rich foods and don’t forget to consume fruits that are not too acidic, such as watermelons, avocados and melons.
In addition, always control health by conducting examinations at health facilities that have specialist doctors and comprehensive technology.
2023-07-03 10:36:00
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