HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develops when there is a frequent backwash of the stomach acid into the esophagus.
Acid reflux or heartburn refers to the burning sensation felt behind the sternum (retrosternal burning) due to the backflow of stomach acid into the food pipe.
Homeopathy for acid reflux and GERD helps treat the condition and manage the symptoms effectively.
If left untreated can lead to a more serious complication called Erosive esophagitis; which in turn can lead to ulceration, bleeding and narrowing of the food pipe.
Gerd Sign & Symptoms:
The most common symptoms include:
Heartburn: A burning sensation in the chest that may spread to the throat or neck.
Regurgitation: The sensation of acid or food backing up into the throat or mouth.
Difficulty swallowing: A feeling of food sticking in the throat or chest, or a sensation of a lump in the throat.
Chest pain: A feeling of pressure or pain in the chest, which may be mistaken for a heart attack.
Nausea and vomiting: Some people with this problem may experience nausea or vomiting, particularly after eating.
Chronic cough: A persistent cough that may be worse at night or upon waking in the morning.
Hoarseness or sore throat: A hoarse or scratchy voice, or a feeling of irritation or inflammation in the throat.
These symptoms may be intermittent or chronic and may worsen after meals or when lying down.
It is important to note that not everyone with experiences all of these symptoms, and some people may only experience mild or infrequent symptoms.
Gerd Risk Factors
There are a few risk factors for the development of acid reflux.
Let’s take a look at them one by one.
Being overweight:
Obesity increases the chances of getting affected by acid reflux.
Pregnancy:
Pregnancy leads to many changes in lifestyle, weight and eating habits which may lead to the development of acid reflux.
Frequent large meals:
People who take frequent heavy meals are at a greater risk of developing acid reflux symptoms.
Sitting or lying after meals:
People who have a habit of continuously sitting and immediately lying down after meals are more prone to suffer from acid reflux.
Eating habits:
Regularly eating deep-fried increases, the risk.
Beverages:
Excessive intake of soda and coffee can increase the chances of getting affected by acid reflux.
Alcoholism and smoking:
Alcohol intake and smoking affect health negatively and make an individual more prone to acid reflux.
Medications:
Self-medication and excessive use of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).
Top Natural Homeopathic Remedies for Gerd
Nux Vomica: Best Homeopathic medicine for Heartburn due to alcohol, coffee or spices
Nux Vomica is the top natural Homeopathic medicine for treating Heartburn triggered by the intake of alcohol, coffee or spices.
The foremost complaint for which Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica is the ideal remedy is burning in the mid upper abdomen and chest with acid risings. The mouth also fills with bitter and acid fluid along with burning.
In some persons,there is a complaint of nausea and vomiting of sour material.
Pressure and heaviness in abdomen also forms a part of symptom picture for using Nux Vomica.
Although not a part of Heartburn, a history of long-standing constipation may be found to select Nux Vomica.
Pulsatilla: Top Homeopathic remedy for Heartburn excited by fatty and fried food
Pulsatilla is a natural Homeopathic medicine that is the best remedy when fatty or fried food has excited Heartburn.
Along with Heartburn,the person also experiences nausea and vomiting to a high degree.
Vomiting contains acidic, bitter matter, at times greenish in colour.
Belching acid or bitter taste are also noticed for using Pulsatilla.
In addition to these symptoms, pain and tightness in stomach may also appear.
One characteristic feature that calls for using this remedy is a total absence of thirst along with the other symptoms.
Natrum Phos and Iris Versicolor: Homeopathic remedies for Heartburn with sour belching and vomiting
The top natural Homeopathic medicines for treating Heartburn with sour belching or sour vomiting are Natrum Phos and Iris Versicolor.
Natrum Phos is very beneficial in all cases of Heartburn where the patient experiences sour belching or sour vomiting along with burning in chest or mid upper abdomen.
In such cases, Homeopathic medicine Natrum Phos is the best prompt relieving agent.
A specific coating of tongue with yellow pasty matter is a redline symptom along with sour belching and vomiting.
Acidic symptoms due to intake of excess of sugar can also be best treated with Natrum Phos.
Natural Homeopathic medicine Iris Versicolor, on the other hand,is the best remedy when the major symptom is burning throughout the gastrointestinal tract, right from the mouth to anus with sour vomiting.
Robinia: Homeopathic medicine for Heartburn that gets worse on lying down at night
Natural Homeopathic medicine Robinia is of great help in providing relief to Heartburn patients when the burning symptoms get worse on lying down at night.
Acrid burning, bitter or worsesour belching appear along with burning in the chest and stomach.
The symptoms may even prevent the person from sleeping. Another sphere for using Robinia is when headache accompanies heartburn.
Robinia is the most apt natural Homeopathic remedy for persons who have pain in head with Heartburn.
Arsenic Album and Phosphorus: Homeopathic remedies for Heartburn which gets better by warm or cold drinks
Both Arsenic Album and Phosphorus are top natural Homeopathic medicines for Heartburn cases.
Both these medicines have their own group of symptoms that guide in selecting the remedy, but the major differentiating symptom is regarding Heartburn getting better by warm or cold drinks.
If the Heartburn is relieved by warm drinks, then Arsenic Album is the best remedy. The other symptoms for using Arsenic Album are burning in upper abdomen with acid, and bitter risings in the throat.
Nausea and vomiting may also appear. The vomiting occurs soon after eating or drinking. Thirst for a small quantity of water at short intervals is also a prominent symptom for using Arsenic Album.
Homeopathic medicine Phosphorus is the ideal natural remedy when cold drinks or cold water seems to provide temporary relief from burning in chest and abdomen. The accompanying symptoms are sour belching after eating.
Vomiting also appears, but not immediately after drinking. Vomiting occurs a few hours after taking water when the water gets warm in the abdomen
A desire for ice creams, juices and cold drinks is another useful symptom for selecting Phosphorus for the successful treatment of Heartburn cases.
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