Reflux cases grow 35% at the end of the year

• April 27, 2024

The December's holidays they cause abundant meals, so it is common to consume Turkey , cod , Romeritos Y Punch . However, the excess consumption of these foods, typical of the season, cause that at the beginning of the year, reflux queries increase up to 35%. In this regard, the doctor Jorge Manuel Cervantes Juárez , in charge of the service Endoscopy of the General Hospital of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), noted that reflux disease is also a consequence of certain health conditions and occurs most often between 20 and 40 years of age. The main cause of the disease is hiatal hernia (condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes from the chest) In the case of pregnant women , the hormonal changes cause that in some they appear digestive problems ; people with obesity they are prone to gastric ailments and some medications cause reflux, said the doctor Cervantes Juárez . The specialist of IMSS , indicated that it is important to carry out preventive actions to avoid complications esophageal as exposure to acids and inflammation of the esophageal mucosa (esophagitis), ulcerations and Barrett's syndrome (changes in the esophageal mucosa), among others.

The gastroenterologist suggested to the population not to exceed the consumption of the foods of the holiday season: "If you want to try all the dishes, it is recommended light dinner , wait until the process of digestion and at the end of dinner, let go at least two hours before sleeping, "said Cervantes Juárez.

This end of the year, suggested the health expert, it is best to make moderate meals, practice physical activity every day of the week, at least half an hour, and in case of stomach upset, go to a doctor for the specialist to determine the treatment to follow.