胃食管反流病（gastroesophageal reflux disease）并不少见，主要表现包括烧心、反酸、咽喉部不适和口苦等，其发病与介于食管和胃之间的贲门功能不全或受损有关。如果某人经常具有上述症状或不适，理应去消化内科或胸外科看医生，以明确诊断，同时注意纠正和/或避免饱餐、肥胖、妊娠、吸烟、饮酒过多、摄入过多的脂肪或西红柿或巧克力或薄荷或柑橘饮料或咖啡等，以有利于减轻或避免恶化胃食管反流病。

Holiday Foods May Trigger GERD Symptoms

Diet modification, meds can help relieve gastroesophageal reflux disease, experts say

SUNDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Holiday foods and feasts can cause trouble for the estimated 30 million Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but there are things they can do to be comfortable and symptom-free, experts advise.

GERD occurs when a faulty valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, acid regurgitation, wheezing, sore throat and cough, according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).

Things that may trigger GERD symptoms include obesity, pregnancy, smoking, excess alcohol use and consumption of fatty foods, tomato-based products, chocolate, peppermint, citrus drinks and coffee.

Answering "yes" to two or more of the following questions may indicate that you have GERD, according to the ASGE:

１、Do you frequently have one or more of the following: Discomfort behind the breast bone that seems to move upward from the stomach? A burning sensation in the back of your throat? A bitter acid taste in your mouth?

２、Do you often have these symptoms after a meal?

３、Do you have heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times a week?

４、Do you find that antacids only provide temporary relief from these symptoms?

５、Are you taking prescription medication to treat heartburn but still having symptoms?

If you suspect you have GERD, seek diagnosis and treatment so that you can enjoy the holidays and every day, the ASGE said in a society news release.

Treatment options include lifestyle modifications, medication, surgery or a combination of methods.National GERD Awareness Week is Nov. 20 to 26 in the United States.

SOURCE: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, news release, Nov. 14, 2011