Diet encourages people to seek help if they start a meal after a meal. She warned that this may be a symptom of a serious illness that significantly increases the risk of cancer ,. Revealed what foods you should avoid to prevent this condition.
Molly Pelletier’s nutritionist in a recent instagram video alerted to the danger that may occur with the so -called silent reflux. She explained that If you start to cough up after a meal, this may lead to the development of serious conditions. “Your throat is trying to protect against damage,” she said.
Silent reflux, which is medically known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), usually includes a gastric acid that gets further with a tubular tube into the throat and esophagus. There it begins to irritate soft tissue and causes symptoms such as excessive mucus formation or bloating. “When acid irritates your larynx, triggers a natural body defense, ie coughing reflex“she added.
You should not ignore this condition. (illustration photo)
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This condition is related to the emergence of cancer
While typical heartburn is discovers during the day, silent reflux usually occurs at night. This condition is also difficult to diagnose because Symptoms resemble other diseases, including chest infection or allergies.
Studies have also shown that several years of acid reflux can increase the risk of throat, esophagus and thyroid cancer. It is assumed that The constant flow of gastric acid irritates the throat -standing cells, which can lead to mutations that cause cancerous tumors. The pelletier has therefore proposed to avoid excessive coughing or hoarseness because you can make the throat mucosa even more irritated.
The expert also in the post revealed a few tips to avoid reflux. To help you can eat no later than two to three hours before bedtime, restriction of acidic food and avoid stress. “Do not plunder too fast and eat it properly,” he advises.
In addition to acidic foods such as citrus fruits, vinegar and tomatoes, A dietitian recommends limiting carbonated drinks. You are may cause swelling of the abdominal muscles that exert pressure on the sphincter. In addition, they lead to an increase in the acidity of the stomach, which can cause reflux.
