can running cure acid reflux?

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1. Penny says:

   July 1, 2010 at 10:29 am

   Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is a painful and burning sensation in the esophagus, just behind the breastbone usually associated with regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux).[1] The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Heartburn is a major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD; acid reflux is also identified as one of the causes of chronic cough, and may even mimic asthma. Despite its name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart; it is so called because of a burning sensation near to where the heart is located – although some heart problems may give rise to a similar burning sensation.

   The pain associated with acid reflux is due to the presence of acid in the esophagus. Acid is produced in the stomach as an aid to digestion and is not intended to be present in the esophagus. Unlike the stomach’s lining, which can tolerate very high concentrations of acid, the presence of acid in the esophagus eats away at the lining of the esophagus and causes pain. Acid reflux does not occur because there is too much acid created by the stomach, but because the muscular barrier or valve between the esophagus and the stomach opens prematurely allowing acid, bile and other stomach contents into the esophagus.
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   Prevention

   Relief is often found by raising the head of the bed, raising the upper body with pillows, or sleeping sitting up. Avoid pillows that raise the head only, as this does little for heartburn and places continuous strain on the neck. Eating a big meal causes excess stomach acid production, and attacks can be minimized by eating small frequent meals instead of large meals especially for dinner. To minimize attacks, a sufferer may benefit from avoiding certain foods that stimulate excess acid secretion and/or relax the opening between the stomach and esophagus. Acid fruit or juice, fatty foods, pretzels, coffee, tea, onions, peppermint, chocolate, or highly spiced foods are to be avoided, especially shortly before bedtime.

   While there are clearly other health-related benefits associated with dietary interventions a zealous[specify] recommendation for dietary restrictions is not evidence-based, and there is stronger support for reducing the symptoms of acid reflux found in behavioral changes such as eating less and elevating one’s head while sleeping.

   Tight clothing around the abdomen can also increase the risk for heartburn because it puts pressure on the stomach, which can cause the food and acids in the stomach to reflux to the lower esophageal sphincter.
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   Medications

   Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists, alginates, proton pump inhibitors, and other alternative treatments are used to treat heartburn.

   Examples of antacids include:

   * Alka-Seltzer
   * Quick-Eze
   * Tums, Alka-2, Titralac, Surpass Gum
   * Milk of Magnesia
   * Amphojel, Alternagel
   * Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Gelusil, Gaviscon
   * Pepto-Bismol
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   Antacids

   Antacids act as buffering agents in the lower esophagus, gastric lumen, and duodenal bulb. Antacids contain an anion and cation, the anion binds with hydrogen molecules forming water and additional compounds, whereas the cation reactions with the chloride molecule. The result is a subtle increase in gastric pH. This will help ease the symptoms because the stomach reflexes will be neutralized. Antacids can adversely prevent the conversion of pepsin to pepsinogen is pH is greater than 5, and/ or increase the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES.)
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   Sodium bicarbonate

   Sodium bicarbonate is a base; when introduced to the stomach, this compound acts as an antacid. A simple and relatively harmless way to treat a one-off heartburn is to drink a solution of a small amount of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with water, which quickly neutralizes the acid that causes the pain. Excess sodium intake, however, is thought to raise blood pressure and cause other health problems.
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   H2-receptor antagonists

   Often called H2 blockers, H2-receptor antagonists work by decreasing the amount of acid the body releases into the stomach. H2s are systemic, meaning they require absorption into the bloodstream in order to work. Therefore, H2s can often take 30 minutes or longer before they start working, and therefore are often taken to prevent heartburn rather than for fast relief of symptoms.
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   Alginates

   Alginates work differently than antacids and H2 blockers, by forming a protective barrier in the stomach that prevents stomach acid from refluxing back up into the esophagus. Alginic acid is naturally derived (fro
2. Schiffer says:

   July 1, 2010 at 10:35 am

   GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a condition wherein stomach content or juices rise up its way back to the upper digestive system through the esophagus and out to the mouth which normally is not gonna happen. This is maybe because you cardiac sphincter is damaged or there are many other reason behind.

   The answers is “No” though it could reduce the pain sensation but it wouldn’t solve your problem. Running could only lessen it because your body is activating its Sympathetic Response which mean your entire body is active except you GIT and GUT. so if the GIT is inactive GERD do not occur.
3. Francis Fernan says:

   July 1, 2010 at 11:25 am

   No it doesn’t. For more information visit http://heartburnandacidrefluxdisease.com/what-is-heartburn-and-acid-reflux-disease/