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Apple Juice And Acid Reflux
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Does drinking apple juice help acid reflux?
No: Many acidy foods/juices/cola beverages can cause worsening of reflux symptoms.Apple juice does not make these symptoms worse. ...Read more
Acid Reflux (Definition)
Technically called GERD, acid reflux is the presence of acidic stomach contents in the esophagus. The acid irritates the esophagus causing heartburn symptoms. The regurgitation or reflux can vary greatly as can the symptoms. Blocking stomach acid with medications can alleviate the burning but medication cannot stop the reflux. Complicated GERD requires surgical treatment ...Read more
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Do bananas cause acid reflux?
Acid reflux: Not really. Citrus fruits can cause reflux/ heart burn ...Read more
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Could cider vinegar really reduce acid reflux?
Folk Medicine: Diluted Apple cider vinegar has been used as a folk remedy for indigestion. I do not know how effective it is. ...Read more
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Does honey treat acid reflux?
Unknown: Some individuals will get symptomatic relief of their acid reflux with certain foods. However, this can be tricky as the information on this is suspect. I tell my patients if certain foods or food avoidances are helpful symptomatically, then i would listen to your body. Some people however need further evaluation as acid reflux can cause serious complications. ...Read more
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Can apple cider vinegar work for acid reflux?
Vinegar: Yes/no can aggravate acutely, but can help prevent when taken dilutely(1tbs in cup of warm water). ...Read more
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Told earlier that cinnamon doesn't help acid reflux. Does apple cider vinegar help?
You need medicines: Acid reflux can be easily treated but not with any of the home remedies. You will need an antacid, preferably by seeing your doctor. If you want an alternative, take over the counter antacids like zantac (ranitidine) or Pepcid which are old but inexpensive medicines. More modern medicines include prilosec(over the counter) or any of the ppis which are prescription drugs. Acid reflux requires ongoing treatment. ...Read more
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Does chlorogenic acid cause gerd?
Yes and no: Hydrochloric acid abbreviated hcl is made by and secreted by cells in the stomach to aid digestion. Regurgitation of hcl from the stomach up into the esophagus is main cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease aka gerd & the symptoms of heartburn. ...Read more
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Can i drink pineapple juice to help acid reflux?
Avoid acidic foods: Pineapple juice would likely make acid reflux worse, along with caffeine, peppermint, chocolate, spicy foods, and acidic food such as tomatoes and citrus fruits. Be sure not to eat within 2 hours of lying down to sleep, elevate the head of your bed or use extra pillows. If these things don't work you could try over the counter antacid medications such as ranitidine. ...Read more
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How does acid reflux cause hoarseness?
Backflow: Backflow of stomach contents (stomach acid and pepsin) into the throat and larynx can lead to inflammation and irritation. This chronic exposure can lead to an assortment of symptoms including voice change, loss of vocal range, sore throat, dry cough, foreign body sensation in the throat, throat clearing among others. Heartburn is not a frequent symptom in patients who reflux into the throat. ...Read more
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Does 60 mg of ascorbic acid or cocoa powder cause acid reflux?
Possibly: any acid can contribute to acid reflux. ...Read more
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Do red grapes cause acid reflux?
No: Acid reflux is caused either by hyper (too much) stomach acid production or mechanical problems with the sphincter at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. So, the problem is either physiological or mechanical in nature. ...Read more
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Can drinking coffee affect acid reflux?
Yes: The caffeine in the beverage has a direct effect on the lower esophageal sphincter (tightening muscle).It makes it more likely not to close fully.That increases the chance of reflux. ...Read more
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Top fruit juices that wont affect acid reflux?
See details: The best approach is to control you reflux with an over-the-counter med such as Prilosec or Prevacid (lansoprazole) and then you should be able to tolerate juices without problem. Without do this, all fruit juices may give you issues. ...Read more
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Been suffering from acid reflux. What does it indicate if drinking apple cider vinegar or baking soda make it worse ?
It indicates that...: Stopping apple cider vinegar or baking soda might be a good idea for now. A primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist (stomach specialist) can evaluate to confirm the problem of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. The doctor may test for h. Pylori stomach infection, and start effective medications, including acid blockers. Plain water, nonfat milk, green tea, or simple soup broths may feel ok. ...Read more
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Suffering from acid reflux-bad breath, regurgitation. Ppis, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, antiacids don't work. Solutions ?
Diet?: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, acidic food/juice, carbonation, and heavily spiced things. Consider weight loss if overweight. Also consider evaluation for a hiatal hernia. ...Read more
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Does apple cider cause diarrhea?
Apple cider: Yes the sugars present in apple cider can cause diarrhea. ...Read more
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How does acid reflux/GERD cause coughing?
Cough: The acid rolls over from your esophagus into your trachea which is the main tube into your lungs thus causing you to cough ...Read more
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Is it safe to drink kefir milk, kombucha tea or apple cider vinegar with Barrett's esophegus and endoscopy also showed mild reflux ?
Sure: These are innocuous things for which pop health claims are made. ...Read more
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Does drinking wine increase acid reflux?
Yes: All forms of alcohol, whether in wine, beer or distilled spirits, can increase reflux and its symptoms. The other major risk factors are being overweight and especially smoking cigarettes. Many people find that acidic food or beverages (which wine is) increase their reflux symptoms. ...Read more
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Do salt and vinegar chips cause acid reflux?
Acid Reflux, Vinegar: understand your concern. Vinegar is highly acidic. Vinegar in the chips can make Stomach acid reflux or flow up irritating esophagus and causing heartburn. To dilute acid and decrease heartburn, try the following: Eat less chips. Eat slowly. Have herbal tea, water or milk with snack. Chewing gum after the snack to stimulate saliva production which can neutralize acid. ...Read more
Reflux (Definition)
Acid reflux is defined as the presence of acidic gastric contents in the esophagus causing irritation. It's cause is blamed on the a lax gastroesophageal shpincter that permits usch regurgitation. Vesicoureteral reflux is regurgitation (backing up) of urine in the bladder into the ureter ...Read more
Fruit Juice (Definition)
There is no indication for giving babies under one year of age fruit juices. Fruit juices do not contain the healthy nutrients that ...Read more
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