We often hear about gastroesophageal reflux disease. What kind of disease is this? First of all, we need to understand the esophagus, which is a tube made of muscles. After swallowing food and liquid, the esophagus is transported to the stomach through it. Generally speaking, the swallowing process will not produce obvious feelings. Unless the food swallowed is too big, too hot or too cold, people may notice something passing through the esophagus.

When there is something wrong with the structure or function of esophagus, various esophageal diseases will be formed, which will lead to dysphagia or pain during swallowing, affect daily eating and seriously affect the life and health of patients.

1, gastroesophageal reflux disease

The most common esophageal diseases are the contents of the stomach, including gastric acid, digestive enzymes, bile and so on. Reflux to the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms, and may also cause mucosal erosion and ulcer on the surface of the esophagus. The incidence rate increased with age, and there was no significant difference between men and women.

2. Esophageal cancer

Due to gene mutation, cells undergo malignant transformation, uncontrolled proliferation and invasion of surrounding tissues. The incidence and mortality of esophageal cancer in China are among the highest in the world, especially among middle-aged and elderly men, which may be closely related to daily smoking and alcoholism.

3. Achalasia of cardia

An unexplained esophageal dyskinesia, characterized by insufficient muscle relaxation in the lower esophagus, flaccid state, food exhaustion, dysphagia and other discomforts.

The so-called diseases enter from the mouth, especially for the gastroesophageal esophagus of the digestive system, and their influence is direct. The cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease is actually related to our daily diet. Some unhealthy eating habits will increase the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Like some foods with high fat and high fat, it is best not to eat them, especially for patients with gastroesophageal reflux. Some foods, such as chocolate, strong tea, cake and cream, are best not to be touched.

(1) Nut food

In fact, there are still many, such as nuts, such as walnuts and peanuts, which can be eaten more, because nuts are alkaline foods, which will neutralize excessive stomach acid and reduce reflux.

(2) Warm stomach food

Second, foods that can warm the stomach, such as some porridge, such as tremella lotus seed porridge, preserved egg lean porridge, oatmeal, etc., are beneficial to patients with gastroesophageal reflux. These jellyfish are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which is very beneficial to reduce gastric acid and increase the PH value of the stomach.

(3) Green food

In addition, it is very beneficial to eat more green foods such as vegetables in the diet to relieve stomach acid. Life must avoid greasy, eat more lean meat, eat more vegetables, drink yogurt and other things that moisten the stomach. And keep fresh fruit at home, which can not only improve nutrition, but also prevent common discomfort symptoms such as constipation.

In addition, you must exercise more to improve your immunity. Regular exercise can reduce the accumulation of body fat, which is very helpful to improve metabolism and neutralize the pH of the stomach. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, regular exercise can not only prevent osteoporosis, but also improve immunity, resist various diseases and protect the body from now on.