Do You Have the Acid Reflux Signs and Symptoms?
Have you been feeling a burning and painful sensation in your lower chest and abdomen? Do you know that it is one of the very common acid reflux signs and symptoms? Acid reflux is is a health condition that occurs when the acids of the stomach rise up into the lower area of the esophagus, causing a burning and painful feeling. The stomach contains acids that aids in the process of digesting foods. To protect the stomach from these acids, it has a special protective lining and to seal these acids, there is a sphincter or a valve between the stomach and the esophagus. Unfortunately, this valve malfunctions sometimes and when it happens, the acids leak into the lower esophagus. Now, since the esophagus does not have the same special protective lining as the stomach, the acids irritates the esophageal lining, causing the burning sensation. Experts said that the food you intake is the major factor for having acid reflux. Usually, spicy foods can exacerbate the stomach, thus causing reflux.
