Acid reflux may not be fatal, but
it can cause serious damage to your system if it
is left undiagnosed and untreated. Untreated acid
reflux disease
can compromise on your ability to digest food, the
tone of your voice, comfortable swallowing of
food, and the overall quality of your
life.
Untreated acid reflux
disease
It is often difficult to ignore
heartburns, coughing and other conditions caused
by acid reflux. Therefore, many people do pop a
pill or two to ease the discomfort and suffering.
This is no treatment for acid reflux though, as
the condition cannot be treatd simply by taking
help of prescription
drugs. Acid
reflux disease can only be treated with a
comprehensive plan of action. Hence, when we speak
of untreated acid
reflux disease, we are not talking about
easing the symptoms, but of eliminating the root
cause of the disease itself. Otherwise you may
encounter many serious complications like ulcers, narrowing of the
oesophagus, bleeding from the oesophagus and in
rare cases even oesophageal cancer. Apart from
these, stress, irritation, bad temper and a
general sense of discomfort are also known to have
been experienced. Therefore, it takes a heavy toll
on your personal life and your efficiency at work.
The various impacts of uncontrolled
acid reflux are enlisted as
under:
·
Common symptoms like heartburn, nausea,
chest pain, palpitation, and discomfort around rib
cage.
·
The oesophagus is lined with mucus,
tissues and nerves which maybe charred due to the
powerful hydrochloric acid from
stomach.
·
Peptic ulcer and oesophageal
cancer.
·
Narrowing of the
oesophagus.
·
Oesophageal
strictures.
·
Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia),
laryngo-oesophageal disorder, sensation of a lump
in the throat, alteration of
voice.
·
Heavy breathing, asthma, and
bronchitis.
·
Linked angina, or acid reflux induced
heart disease.
·
Compromised digestive
system.
·
Empty delaying of
stomach.
·
Bloating, belching and
burping.
·
Lack of concentration and compromised
quality of life.
Seeking help:
It is not possible to deal with
untreated acid reflux disease on your own. You
will have to take help to cope with the additional
complications and to eliminate the disease
completely. When dealing with acid reflux disease,
you can either go for conventional treatment, or
alternative
medicine. Conventional treatment can take a
grim view of your untreated acid reflux disease.
Therefore, you may be recommended surgery and
other harsh forms of treatment to rectify the
problem. However, understandably, many people are
reluctant to go under the knife for this disease.
Besides, conventional treatments such as these are
not guaranteed, fool-proof methods.
Alternative Treatment
There are many types of alterative
medicine options for untreated acid reflux. The
most efficient one is the holistic approach. In
holistic approach, the focus is not on the
symptoms, but on the possible causes of the
disease. Hence, the treatment is aimed at curing
the disease by eliminating the cause. It also
focuses on the individual needs of the patients
enabling the practitioner to decide upon a course
of treatment on the basis of the individual, the
seriousness of the problem, complications present
in the case and other factors like lifestyle and
habits. Holistic treatment therefore enables an
individual to control the disease and manage it by
taking simple and effective measures in that
direction. When dealing with untreated acid reflux
disease, this control is especially beneficial, as
it helps the individual to feel involved in the
entire treatment giving him a newfound
appreciation for his own health and
fitness.
