Reflux Esophagitis

Reflux Esophagitis

GERD correlated with the disease Amlapitta, described in ayurveda. GERD occurs when digestive juices moves upward from the stomach in to the esophagus causing Acid reflux. Lifestyle eating too late at night , spicy food , alcohol , smoking tobacco, coffee , tea ,causes GERD. heartburn , regurgitation and difficulty swallowing are common symptoms seen in GERD. till date no satisfactory treatment is available for GERD with reflux esophagitis. In the present article an attempt has been made to emphasis on herbal option for GERD.

According to Ayurveda, acid reflux is caused when the heat energy within our cells, known as Pitta, becomes imbalanced. Pitta is located in the stomach and is symbolized as a sharp, intense, hot and acidic energy. When an individual consumes pitta aggravating foods like vinegar, citrus juices, tomatoes, chilies, onions, garlic, alcohol and fried foods, it leads to heartburn. Consuming caffeine and sodas also aggravates the pitta. Stress, irregular eating patterns, sleep deprivation and taking painkillers as well as antibiotics also increases production of heat toxins which leads to heartburn. Let’s find out more about acid reflux treatment in ayurveda.

Ayurvedic treatment has helped thousands of patients of Acid Reflux get long term relief in their condition. In the initial stage, minor diet and lifestyle interventions planned by the doctor along with some natural home remedies can be very effective. To know more, consult a Gut Cure Ayurveda doctor today.

According to Ayurveda, Acid Reflux is a result of aggravation of pitta Dosha. Pitta is an Ayurvedic humor that symbolizes heat or fire. It is hot, sharp, intense, acidic and pungent in nature and is located in the stomach. Aggravated pittaleads to increase of acidic content in stomach fluids. Actually, the reflux of the stomach’s liquid contents into the esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. In such patients, refluxed liquid contains acid more often due to aggravated pitta, which leads to acid reflux. It is important to note that treatment provided at Gut Cure Ayurveda, begins with first identifying the underlying cause behind acid reflux and then designing a personalised treatment plan that is tailored to your unique body system and existing health conditions. In addition to natural home remedies, Gut Cure Ayurveda doctor will also provide natural herbal medicines, a natural diet plan and several lifestyle recommendations to complement the medicines.