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Acid reflux is something most people experience occasionally!

In our House Call segment, Dr Mariana Browne tells us, how to spot the symptoms of acid reflux and how to treat it.
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00:00acid reflux is something most people experience occasionally in tonight's
00:05house call segment dr. Mariana Brown tells us how to spot the symptoms of
00:10acid reflux and how to treat it
00:23burning in your chest after meals a sour taste in your mouth and chest discomfort
00:29when lying down these can be signs of acid reflux it's one of the most common
00:36digestive issues and one of the most common complaints we receive as
00:40doctors tonight on house call we're gonna talk about what causes acid reflux the
00:46symptoms and what you can do to manage it safely to put it simply acid reflux is
00:53when stomach acid flows back from your stomach to your esophagus that tube that
00:58connects your mouth to your stomach this results in irritation and inflammation
01:04the most common symptoms include burning in the chest also known as heart pain
01:09burping or bloating nausea discomfort when lying flat constantly clearing throat and
01:18hoarseness on a morning triggers of acid reflux include large meals especially at
01:25night fried or fatty foods spicy foods caffeine chocolate carbonated beverages
01:34alcohol stress and smoking over time if acid reflux is left untreated it can lead to
01:43the following complications chronic inflammation of the esophagus narrowing of
01:49the oesophagus the difficulty swallowing a condition known as barrett's oesophagus and
01:57increased risk of oesophageal cancer of course there are simple lifestyle changes
02:04that you can implement to improve your symptoms eat smaller meals avoid lying down
02:11after meals for two to three hours elevate the head of your bed and try to maintain a
02:18healthy weight through healthy eating and exercise and of course there's medication
02:25that we can use or suggest to help you manage your symptoms including histamine 2
02:32receptor blockers antacids and something known as a proton pump inhibitor to reduce the
02:40amount of acid in the stomach acid reflux may seem harmless but over time it can
02:47damage your oesophagus if you're experiencing persistent heartburn difficulty swallowing or
02:54symptoms that just don't improve talk to your doctor about the next steps with lifestyle
03:00changes and the appropriate treatment you can have an improved quality of life it's Dr.
03:08Mariana Brown for TV six home school
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