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THESE SYMPTOMS MAY THE CAUSE OF REFLUX
Especially in our country, we often knock on the door of Turkish gastroenterologists due to problems such as heartburn, reflux, gastritis. But under such problems, stress and organ dysfunction, as well as the way we eat, play a big role, Gastroenterologist Prof. Dr. gave information about the treatment of reflux disease, its symptoms…
The escape of stomach contents into the esophagus is called reflux. Reflux, which is manifested by sudden pains in the midline of the chest, is sometimes called “am I having a heart attack?” it makes me ask the question.
Turkey Medicals member and Amerikan hospital department Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. told every curious detail about reflux
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WHAT IS REFLUX?
Reflux is when fluid or food in the stomach comes back into the esophagus, or even into the mouth. This condition can occur naturally several times during the day, it also does not cause any complaints in many people. But in some patients, it can lead to disorders in the tissue of the esophagus, trigger complaints that concern the digestive and respiratory systems. If the escape of stomach contents into the esophagus occurs frequently, this table is now defined as reflux disease.
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WHO HAS REFLUX, IS IT COMMON?
According to a study conducted in our country, The frequency of reflux that recurs at least 1 time per week has been found to be between 10-27. It affects men and women equally often. But most of the applicants to the doctor with complaints of “heartburn” in Turkey are women. In contrast, reflux-related irritation, scarring, or cell disruption in the esophagus (Barret’s esophagus) is more common in men.
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SYMPTOMS OF REFLUX
Burning at the level of the heart, that is, behind the bone called the board of faith. In the line of the middle of the chest pain, difficulty swallowing or the sensation of food stuck in the esophagus in some patients bitter, sour, or a complaint from a burning liquid or edible foods from the stomach to come up in the throat Reflux reaches the throat pressure, pain, Chronic (long-standing) night cough, change in voice, sleep disorders, long-term damage to the enamel and teeth rising from the stomach reflux of acidic liquids can facilitate the development of diseases, some patients may complain of pain or burning not exceeding without halitosis
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WHAT DISEASES CAN REFLUX BE CONFUSED WITH?
Complaints of reflux in some patients, pain and burning in the chest can be very severe. Patients may therefore think that they are having a heart attack or have a heart condition. In addition, cough with reflux may resemble attacks experienced by patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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WHAT CAUSES REFLUX? WHAT TRIGGERS REFLUX?
A combination of mechanical and chemical factors involved in the occurrence of the disease. The esophagus (esophagus) is a 25-decimeter-long, 2.5-centimeter-wide, tube-shaped structure that transfers food and liquid between the mouth and stomach. At the point where the esophagus connects to the stomach, there is a ring-shaped, muscle-layer lid. This valve closes by contracting and opens by loosening. When it closes, the solids and liquids in the stomach do not escape back into the esophagus. In some cases, the valve remains loose for a short time and the stomach contents escape into the esophagus. If the state of laxity recurs frequently, complaints will arise.
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CAUSES THAT INCREASE REFLUX
The stomach lid can become loose for reasons such as hernia of the stomach, obesity, pregnancy. In addition, the way of eating, food choices can also facilitate reflux.
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FOODS THAT INCREASE REFLUX COMPLAINTS
Fatty dishes Roasts Chocolate Mint Caffeine Alcohol Tomato Tomato or pepper paste Carbonated-acidic drinks Acidic fruits such as citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, etc.) Smoking
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BEHAVIORS THAT INCREASE REFLUX COMPLAINTS
Eating right before sleep Playing sports with a full stomach Eating an amount that exceeds the capacity of the stomach during meals
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IF LEFT UNTREATED, IT DAMAGES THE ESOPHAGUS
Frequent recurrent or untreated reflux attacks can cause a number of problems in the long term. The first of these is erosion of the esophagus. The formation of millimetric, inflammatory damage zones on the inner lining of the esophagus is called erosion. If these damage points turn into deep and large wounds, a problem called an esophageal ulcer develops. Esophageal ulcer can show temporary improvement over time or with diet, but it usually recurs in patients with risk factors such as obesity, smoking. The repeated development of erosion and ulcers can lead to stenosis at the site of damage. If stenosis occurs, foods or medications are stuck at this point.
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REFLUX CAN LEAD TO PNEUMONIA IN THE ELDERLY
In patients with chronic reflux problems, acidic liquids that come up from the stomach cause irritation and swelling of the larynx. This, in turn, is manifested by a sore throat and coarsening of the voice. Most patients turn to Turkish otolaryngologists, thinking that “I have pharyngitis”. Reflux in children and young adults can lead to complaints of shortness of breath similar to those seen in asthma patients. It can facilitate the development of attacks in diagnosed asthma patients. As a result of the escape of acidic liquids or food particles into the lungs, lower respiratory tract infections, that is, pneumonia (pneumonia), can develop, especially in elderly patients.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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