A doctor has revealed the food that most likely ends up at night.
Dr. Kunal Sood, a US-based anaesthesiologist, says that avoiding chocolate, tomatoes, spicy food and coffee can prevent heartburn-a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid that flows back into the esophagus.
It is a painful condition that has problems One in four United Kingdom, and can also be a symptom of a much more serious condition.
Dr. Sood warned that recurring authorities of heartburn can be a sign that you have gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
“Typical symptoms are heartburn, sour taste, persistent cough or hiccups, hoarse voice and bad breath,” he said in a video that was placed on Tiktok on his 2.7 million followers.
Previously A study Chocolate found increases the exposure to sour that makes reflux more likely.
Likewise, another Found many GERD patients themselves reported that eating tomatoes worsened the reflux.
Other researchers Have found capsaicin, the component in peppers that gives the lively salad fruit their heat, can cause heartburn in some people.
However, the symptoms that can be worse after eating or lying can also be activated by smoking, stress and even pregnancy, he warned.
Dr. Sood revealed which food to prevent stomach acid if it prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep
Doctors have previously warned that drinking coffee, especially the first in the morning, can lead to the condition.
In addition to avoiding these foods, he advised to eat ‘smaller and more frequent meals’.
This is supported by a study In which larger meals increased the risk of reflux compared to smaller, more frequent meals.
He also advised to keep a food diary to help people identify which food causes their heartburn.
Other things you can do to prevent stomach acid, sleep on your left, drink less alcohol and avoid eating just before bed, he shared.
It follows one study In 2023 it discovered that sleeping on your left can reduce your risk of acid reflux at night.
Meanwhile A systemic assessment Discovers that there is any evidence that drinking alcohol increases your risk of GERD.
Likewise another study A few hours before sleeping, eating the condition became a few hours before sleeping.
He also shared other tips to prevent stomach acid, such as sleeping on your left and not drinking
In the comments sections, various users of social media wrote about their struggle with heartburn.
A user wrote: “I let mine go too long and ended with stomach ulcers who got worse and had to take place.”
In the meantime, another said, “I have Gerd, it’s so annoying.”
Dr. Sood responded to a video that was posted two years ago by @Paleoverse that gained 2.1 million views.
In that video, Palesa Phooko, a 23-year-old student, shared that she had a problem with acid reflux/heartburn.
Earlier this month, the stomach acid patients were offered a test in an attempt to catch the earliest possible signs of deadly cancer.
The ‘sponge on a string’ test that is available in the Hoofdstraat sees individuals take a special pill with a sponge that contains the size of a 1P coin.
It aims to recognize a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, which occurs when stomach acid rises and causes heartburn and harmful tissue.
In some cases, the damaged tissue can have abnormal changes that can become cancer one day.
Although the sponge on a string test has been offered in hospitals and other clinical institutions for years, this is the first time it has been offered in an institution with a high street.
The NHS says that if the two -year -old pilot is successful, the initiative to more parts of the country can be rolled out.
Professor Peter Johnson, NHS National Cancer Director, said: ‘For the majority of people with persistent reflux, these rapid and easy heartburn health control will give peace of mind that you do not have an increased risk of cancer.
“For those who find out that they have Barrett’s esophagus, follow -up checks are regularly introduced, so that further cell changes can be seen early.”
If worrying singing are detected, patients can have treatments to have the cells removed.
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