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1 year ago

Dear Hoineimoi Gangte, Thank you for the question

Basis the clinical issues shared, we would request you to consult a gastroenterologist or your specialized health care professional.     However, your symptoms may potentially direct towards  acid reflux, stomach infections, indigestion and could also be a  symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as GERD (Gastro oesophageal reflux disease), constipation, IBS, intolerances, food allergies etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage. It is caused due to the entry of stomach acid into the esophagus. The most-common symptoms of GERD include Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing and a sour taste in the mouth or back of the throat due to fluids and undigested foods rising back in to the mouth.

Here are a few tips to manage GERD

It is important to modify your dietary patterns to manage the symptoms of GERD.

• Weight management is necessary in people for whom the underlying cause of GERD may have been obesity.
• Eat small frequent meals and avoid eating meals within 2-3 hours of bedtime.
• Prevent laying down immediately after eating
• Avoid drinking fluids in between the meals.
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Some of the foods should be restricted or avoided, these include caffeine, raw onion, citric juices and spicy foods etc.
• Consume low fat dairy in substitute of full fat options to prevent or manage GERD symptoms.

Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.

• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
• Limit excess fiber and dairy intake if experiencing loose stools/diarrhoea
• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
• Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

Halitosis commonly known as “bad breath, can occur due to poor dental hygiene, dehydration, consumption of foods such as garlic, onions, condiments, pickles, radish, spices, betel nut and alcohol and/or an underlying health condition.

- Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking minimum of 8 glasses of water per day

- Practice good oral hygiene as recommended by dental experts.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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