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Question
Hello doctor,
Previously, I was cured of gastritis. But every time I am stressed, I feel a burning sensation in the chest area. But when I went to the gastroscopy, the doctor said that my stomach condition is normal, so should I go to the neurology department for psychological treatment now? Due to reflux, I have a chronic sore throat. Did the doctor tell you how to reduce acid reflux when stressed? I would like to thank.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist I Dong Xuan Ha - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital
Hello,
With Question "Method to reduce gastric reflux when stressed?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Burning sensation in the epigastrium is one of the main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, about 30% of patients with reflux disease have no visible lesions on endoscopy, and having a normal endoscopy result may be one of them.
When under stress, stress makes the stomach tend to secrete more acid, gastric juice containing more acid back up into the esophagus causing you such symptoms, are all normal in the course of the disease, you don't have to worry too much. However, if not controlled and well treated, gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause serious complications.
Methods to relieve the above condition are as follows:
Medicines: Reduce acid secretion mainly, neutralize acid, increase cardiac muscle spasms, rapidly empty the stomach and drugs that affect the nervous system, reduce anxiety ,... Living diet: Healthy, reduce sour, spicy, hot foods, alcohol, fried foods, take a long time to digest, don't eat too full, don't work or lie down right after eating, no smoking pipe, tobacco. Control stress well, this is important to you, you can see a psychologist to help you in this matter, practice regularly and persevere because this is very difficult and important. However, in your particular case, the failure to control stress and stress still often occurs and at that time you still see symptoms of reflux, you should remember: When stressed, the stomach secretes a lot. more acid and your job is to handle that situation. Some things you can do right away are to drink slowly a glass of warm water, or carry a few packs of acid-neutralizing medicine (Phosphalugel) with you so that whenever you see such symptoms, you can drink immediately, if not feeling well. then you have to take acid-reducing medicine for a few days, but do not abuse this medicine.
If you still have questions about the method of reducing gastric reflux when stressed, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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