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Severe untreated esophagitis can lead to Barrett's esophagus, where the squamous mucosa of the lower esophagus is replaced by columnar epithelium. These cellular changes can lead to adenocarcinoma. The prevalence of adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus is approximately 10%, which is 40 times the rate of the general population. Surgical treatment has a poor prognosis. A study showed that of patients with surgically treatable cancer, only 27% survived the first year, and 10% survived five years.
Today, we will talk about gastric reflux and stomach acidity. I will share fresh juices, nutritional principles, specific natural remedies, foods to avoid, medication interactions, and practical lifestyle tips.
As usual, I will report the side effects of the most prescribed medications for this condition:
DOMPERIDONE, CIMETIDINE, Dexlansoprazole, Omeprazole. So, we have a knowledge-packed agenda.
Share this podcast with family and friends who suffer from gastric reflux or stomach acidity, as well as anyone interested in natural medicine.
Definition: Irritation of the esophageal mucosa caused by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus; the common term is "heartburn".
In the past, reflux was attributed solely to hiatal hernias: it is now known that this is incorrect, as many patients with asymptomatic hiatal hernias and many patients with symptomatic reflux do not show hiatal hernias on X-ray.
Several factors can be involved:
• Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter.
• Reduction of sphincter pressure due to alcohol, drugs, smoking, mint, or medications.
• Increased stomach volume: for example, after eating.
• When stomach contents are situated near the gastroesophageal junction: by lying down, bending over, or due to a hiatal hernia.
• When gastric pressure increases, for example, due to pregnancy or general obesity.
* Additionally, esophagitis can be caused by infections such as herpes or candida, and mucosal damage from burns or chemicals.
Nutritional principles:
• Eat small meals frequently throughout the day, increasing foods rich in vitamin A.
Fresh juices: Choose one of these four combinations:
Carrot
Carrot and spinach
Carrot, beetroot, and cucumber
Carrot, spinach, celery, and parsley
Specific remedies: Choose one of these four combinations:
Drink 6 oz of freshly mixed pineapple juice once or twice a day.
6 oz of papaya three times a day after meals.
2 oz of fresh cilantro mixed with a small amount of sesame oil.
Almond milk.
Avoid:
Avoid foods that decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure and increase acid secretion:
Coffee: decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure and increases acid secretion.
Chocolate decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Tomato decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Milk: delays gastric emptying and stimulates acid secretion (mediated by allergy).
Alcohol
Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
Other foods: Meat, spicy sauces, spicy foods, fried foods, fatty foods, rich foods, salty foods, sweet foods, sugar.
Medication interactions:
• Phosphorus and aluminum hydroxide: aluminum binds to dietary phosphorus, potentially causing depletion.
• Calcium and aluminum hydroxide: aluminum causes increased urinary and fecal calcium.
• Cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac) inhibit gastric alcohol dehydrogenase, interfering with alcohol breakdown and substantially increasing serum alcohol levels.
Practical lifestyle tips:
• Relax while eating.
• Remain seated without getting up until the meal is finished.
• Rest your fork or spoon on the plate while you chew slowly, salivating the food.
• Count the number of chews.
• No television, reading, or other distracting activities during meals. Do not talk while eating; it is impolite and distracts from thorough chewing.
• Eat small, low-fat meals. High-fat foods tend to stay in the stomach longer.
• Avoid foods that commonly aggravate esophagitis:
Coffee: decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure and increases acid secretion.
Chocolate: decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Tomato: decreases lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Milk: delays gastric emptying and stimulates acid secretion (mediated by allergy).
Alcohol •
Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
Recommendations:
recommended to Increased fiber decreases intra-abdominal pressure by softening stools.
Fiber also increases positive peristalsis, avoiding stagnation and keeping stools soft and moist.
• Avoid nicotine: a major factor in decreasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure.
Emotions:
The emotional state of people has a significant impact on acidity and gastric reflux.
Not all people with emotional problems have acidity, and not all people with acidity have emotional problems.
Nonetheless, here are some possible examples:
• Intestinal fear, fear, anxiety; complaints, and lamentations.
• Prolonged uncertainty; a feeling of doom.
• Some people with stomach problems lack the ability to consciously deal with what bothers them or their own aggressive impulses.
• Others do not express their aggression at all ('it eats them up inside').
• Others show exaggerated aggression; however, any extremes do not help resolution, as they lack a base of self-confidence and security to face their conflicts.
• If there is a lack of adequate chewing, this task of expressing aggression falls on the stomach, which produces more acid.
• People with stomach problems are unwilling to enter into conflicts, and poor digestion makes them avoid many foods and challenges.
• They want an uncomplicated life.
Conclusions:
• Severe untreated esophagitis can lead to Barrett's esophagus, where the squamous mucosa of the lower esophagus is replaced by columnar epithelium. These cellular changes can lead to adenocarcinoma. The prevalence of adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus is approximately 10%, which is 40 times the rate of the general population. Surgical treatment has a poor prognosis. A study showed that of patients with surgically treatable cancer, only 27% survived the first year, and 10% survived five years.
MOST COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS:
Omeprazole, SIDE EFFECTS: The most common are:
Diarrhea
Constipation
Fatigue
Malaise
muscle pain
Anxiety
Rash
Hives
Itching
swelling of various parts of the body
difficulty breathing or swallowing
hoarseness
irregular heartbeat
excessive tiredness
Dizziness
muscle spasms
Seizures
persistent fever
joint pain
less frequent urination
blood in the urine.
More severe adverse effects of Omeprazole, include interstitial nephritis, chronic renal failure, osteoporosis, atrophic gastritis.
Dexlansoprazole, SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Gas
Diarrhea
Headache
Mouth or throat pain
Nasal congestion or cold-like symptoms
CIMETIDINE, SIDE EFFECTS:
The most common include:
Headache
Dizziness
diarrhea
muscle pain
fatigue
allergic skin reactions such as blistering
breast enlargement or tenderness
milk production in the breasts
sexual impotence.
DOMPERIDONE, SIDE EFFECTS:
Depression
Anxiety
Decreased sex drive
Headache
Drowsiness
Agitation
Diarrhea
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He has extensive experience and training in various disciplines and modalities of natural medicine, including food science, nutritional biochemistry, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, herbalism, bioenergetics, acupuncture, iridology, colon health, and individual biochemistry with more than 45 years in clinical experience. He is the founder and creator of Lemus Natural Medicine, a unique individualized natural medicine modality that utilizes scientific and laboratory data.
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