The Muscle Of Mastication

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Admin
The Muscle Of Mastication

The Muscle Of Mastication

GERD, or acid reflux, is a serious problem for many people and can sometimes lead to an aggressive form of cancer so it is not to be taken lightly. Since some of the pharmaceuticals for GERD have serious side-effects, it makes sense to attempt to fix the problem at the source.

Symptoms

In the healthy digestive system, food enters the stomach through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) on the upper right side of the stomach. The LES closes and remains closed while the muscles in the stomach wall contract rhythmically to mix the food with hydrochloric acid and enzymes. In a person with mild GERD, the sphincter does not close firmly enough to prevent acid and food from rising up into the esophagus and irritating the lining of the esophagus. With more severe GERD, the LES may be deteriorated by stress or repeated acid exposure so that the patient experiences pain more frequently.

The symptoms can be mild to severe “heartburn,” a burning pain behind the sternum. If the reflux extends to the throat, the damage can cause laryngitis, and, if the acid and food enters the lungs, even pneumonia. Significant damage to the lining of the esophagus is known as Barrett’s mucosa. According to a CNN article on heartburn, if left untreated GERD can lead to ulcers and is considered to be a slight risk factor for esophageal cancer. In a 1994 Medical Sciences Bulletin it was reported that acid reflux can also contribute to asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.


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