January 01, 2023 at 17:00
Runny nose also related to acid reflux?
A gastroenterologist shared a case where a patient had no colds or allergies, but had a lot of white nasal discharge every day. After examination, it was found that acid reflux causes “water brash”, which can lead to cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s disease in severe cases.
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Blowing your nose and taking medicine is not effective
Taiwanese hepatobiliary and gastroenterologist Xie Mingzong shared the above case on his Facebook page a few days ago, saying that the patient would blow a large amount of transparent white nose every morning when he woke up. He went to the otolaryngology department and underwent a gastroscopy examination Although no abnormalities were found, the symptoms did not improve after taking stomach medication.
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Later, the patient suspected that the condition was related to his frequent acid reflux. After the doctor gave him an esophageal acid test, he found that his esophagus was exposed to gastric acid almost 30% of the time within 24 hours, which was more than 7 times higher than the 4% of people usual. In other words, acid reflux occurs more than half the time each night.
Dr Xie Mingzong said the patient had suffered from severe acid reflux for a long time, causing a large amount of gastric acid to flow up into the esophagus, causing the body to produce a large amount of saliva to neutralize the gastric acid. , leading to in hypersalivation. Later, the patient used hydrogen ion inhibitors to improve nocturnal acid reflux phenomenon, and after one month, the condition of hypersalivation was successfully cured.
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Causes of Overburn
According to the international health information website “Healthline”, hypersalivation is generally caused by the following reasons:
1. Tooth decay
2. Acid Reflux
3. Oral infection
4. Pregnancy
5. Previously taking sedatives or antiepileptic drugs
6. Exposure to toxic substances such as mercury
Under normal circumstances, as long as the above symptoms are resolved, hypersalivation may disappear.
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Persistent hypersalivation can be cerebral palsy or Parkinson’s
“Healthline” also indicates that persistent drooling can be due to impaired muscle control or the following diseases:
1. malocclusion
2. Swollen tongue
3. Intellectual disability
4. Cerebral palsy
5. Facial nerve palsy
6. Parkinson’s disease
7. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
8. Stroke
Gay in the same field: Persistent acid reflux may be a precancerous lesion
Taiwanese hepatobiliary and gastroenterologist Zhan Yixue said on his Facebook page that frequent episodes of acid reflux could cause “Barrett’s esophagus”. He listed six common symptoms of Barrett’s oesophagus:
1. Acid Reflux
2. Heartburn
3. Dysphagia
4. Sensation of a foreign body in the esophagus
5. Tight chest
6. Chest pain
Acid reflux turned into esophageal cancer?
What Habits Cause Precancerous Lesions? Zhan Yixue revealed that the patient said that he likes to drink hot tea and eat spicy food, which often causes acid reflux and eventually suffers from “Barrett’s esophagus”. If I don’t want to develop acid reflux in oesophageal cancer, what drinks and foods should I avoid?
Zhan Yixue pointed out that in order to prevent Barrett’s esophagus, we should pay attention to the following 8 things:
1. Eat less irritating food (such as spicy hot pot, barbecue, fried food and other greasy food)
2. Eat less fat and mint-related foods
3. Drink less caffeinated food (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, etc.)
4. Drink less hot drinks
5. Avoid exposure to alcohol and tobacco
6. Pay attention to your weight, if you are obese, you need to lose weight
7. Do not overeat when eating
8. Regular physical examination
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Gayon in the same field: 14 foods to relieve allergies
Taiwanese nutritionist Wang Chengwei once said on his facebook page that weather changes can easily lead to allergic rhinitis. In addition to relying on drugs to improve symptoms, studies have found that key foods can be supplemented to control inflammation and help fight allergies. Here are 14 foods to help fight seasonal allergies:
1. grapefruit
2. orange
3. Lemon
Fruits such as citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and citrus flavonoids, which can prevent inflammation in the body and are a natural antihistamine. Getting enough vitamin C can also help fight infection.
4. Tomatoes
In addition to vitamin C, tomato is also rich in lycopene, which can reduce the allergic reaction of eosinophils. Ripe lycopene is more easily absorbed, so choose canned or cooked tomatoes for better nutrition. Lycopene, also known as “carotenoids”, can support the health of mucous membranes.
5. Salmon
6. Mackerel
7. Sardines
8. Saury
Fatty fish are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have found that high quality fatty acids (especially Omega-3) have natural anti-inflammatory effects, can strengthen the immune system, improve anti-allergic ability, and even improve asthma.
9. Cheese
10. Kombucha
11. Kimchi
Studies have found that a healthy gut microbiota contributes to the development of immune balance; and probiotics can be obtained from the three foods above.
12. Onions
Onions are an excellent source of quercetin (Ouercetin). Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that acts as an antihistamine adjuvant, reduces seasonal allergy symptoms, and contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. Eating “raw” is recommended because cooking will reduce the total amount of quercetin.
13. Turmeric
14. ginger
Ginger contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals; curcumin has anti-allergic properties. These foods can be chosen every day to reduce allergy symptoms.
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