Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) affects approximately 25% of the population in Switzerland. The treatment of this pathology can be very effective thanks to traditional Chinese medicine, in particular byacupuncturebut also by sessions ofQi-Gong or phytotherapy.
What is gastroesophageal reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) designates an acid lift in the esophagus which will most often manifest by burns and epigastric pain.
As the wall of the esophagus is not designed to withstand such a high acidity rate, therefore undergoes inflammation.
Burns are often accompanied by several symptoms such as:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bad breath
- Bitter taste in the mouth
- Dental problems
- Sore throat
Often due to a dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter, going up the acid contained in the stomach, it can also be generated by a hiatal hernia and aggravated by the consumption of certain products: chocolate, coffee, mint, alcohol or even cigarette. Obesity can also be a factor.
How to relieve gastroesophageal reflux?
GERD treatment in Western medicine,Go through the taking of antacid drugs and rebalancing eating habits.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the approach will be quite different.The stomach, considered by our specialist doctors as the central organ, is altered by poor circulation of Qi (energy), hence the appearance of gastroesophageal reflux.
In MTC, the main causes retained of this pathology are food, emotions and overwork. It will be characterized by devouring hunger, a regurgitation of food, acidic vomiting or even dysphagia.
SessionsacupunctureYou may benefit you if you suffer from GERD.
Lingling Shi video, founder of Biomed MTC, on GERD
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