"Drinking coffee and eating sweets makes you gastroesophageal reflux?" Everyone has heard the advertising line. Coffee and sweets are indeed one of the risk factors. If you ignore gastroesophageal reflux for a long time, it may cause esophagus Burns; but not only coffee and sweets will be affected, let a nutritionist analyze it for you below!
Peng Yishan, a nutritionist, said on Facebook that the general digestive process is when food is eaten through the mouth and sent to the stomach through the esophagus, and the stomach acid will start to decompose the food, and then go to the stomach. Down to the small intestine and large intestine for absorption and elimination of waste. Peng Yishan emphasized that food usually does not run backwards, but if there are any of the following conditions, it will increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux.
Peng Yishan explained that in addition, if you overeat, it will also increase the pressure on the stomach, and the food that does not have time to reach the small intestine will naturally go to the esophagus.
It is recommended that the waist circumference should be within 90 cm for men and 80 cm for women. Peng Yishan said that due to excessive abdominal pressure, it will increase the chance of gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, controlling waist circumference can also avoid metabolic syndrome and reduce the risk of suffering from three highs.
Long-term exposure to high stress, tension and anxiety will affect the metabolic function of various organs in the body.
Nicotine stimulates gastric acid secretion and affects esophageal sphincter function. Those who have the habit of smoking and drinking or who have been exposed to secondhand smoke for a long time have a higher chance of gastroesophageal reflux.
Because of the relationship between the fetus, the pregnant mother causes increased abdominal pressure, The space is squeezed, so it is easy to have problems of early satiety or gastroesophageal reflux.
Peng Yishan reminded that in addition to avoiding the above-mentioned landmine foods as much as possible and not overeating, "small meals often" is also an option. Keep a good mood when eating, and do not do vigorous exercise immediately after meals.
In addition to increasing the risk of gastroesophageal reflux, obesity also increases the risk of hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia.
Avoid being in a state of high pressure, tension and anxiety for a long time; use some leisure activities to help yourself relax and let go, sleep well at night and not stay up late.
Alcohol will stimulate the stomach, and nicotine will increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux. Since there are adverse effects, it is recommended to quit!
Avoid lying on your back when you are full, or raise your upper body by 15 cm while sleeping to use gravity to prevent food from flowing backwards.
◎ Image source / Peng Yishan nutritionist ‧ Dazhi Image / courtesy of shutterstock ◎ Source / Love Health Nutritionist Shan Shan
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