Can depression and anxiety cause gastroesophagael reflux disease ?!


Question: how can i treat it, i prefer alternative medicine, i cant remember the last time i went a day with out feeling the pains in my guts, there was a time when i felt much better,but that was long ago. i stoped taking the prescription drugs for my angsiety and depression, because they added to the pains in my gut along with other side effects, i allso developed a allsir in my stomack i had that cured,could of the alsir been caused from the gastroesophagael reflux disease ? does any one have or no any one with simalir problems. please dont make fun of my spelling i no i am nothing but a stupid person, stupid stupid stupid.


Answers: how can i treat it, i prefer alternative medicine, i cant remember the last time i went a day with out feeling the pains in my guts, there was a time when i felt much better,but that was long ago. i stoped taking the prescription drugs for my angsiety and depression, because they added to the pains in my gut along with other side effects, i allso developed a allsir in my stomack i had that cured,could of the alsir been caused from the gastroesophagael reflux disease ? does any one have or no any one with simalir problems. please dont make fun of my spelling i no i am nothing but a stupid person, stupid stupid stupid.

My case use to be completely food related, then it took a shift to anxiety and stress, theses can be some of the most sever symptoms that can result. Read the following for more information.

I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!

Three part answer information, what not to do, and what to do!

INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary

The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.

G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.

WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:

Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
Roughage (Berries and Nuts)
Onions

WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.

I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.

Yes, ulcers and GERD can go together and one can cause the other. Yes, your anxiety and depression can also contribute to both as well. Anxiety and depression can manifest themselves in many physical ways. Try some counseling for the anxiety and depression and see if your gastrointestinal symptoms get better as well. If not I would try an MD or if you perfer a alternative medicine person.

First thing work on your self esteem. You are not stupid.

Stress can certainly add to acid in your stomach. Which in turn if you have GERD can cause you more pain. GERD is caused by either a weak sphincter at the top of your stomach or by a hiatal hernia. You can not correct that by alternative medicine.

If you are having sever pain in your stomach, esphogus, you could have a bacterial infection called h. Pylori. This bacteria in over abundance can cause ulcers and is extremely painful. Without treatment of certain antibiotics it can only get worse.

I would wager that the medication for depression and anxiety did not cause you pain in your gut... but that there is something more. You need to talk to a doctor about this and possibly be tested for h.Pylori





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