I have a burning feeling in my stomach, what's going on?

In the fast-paced life, many people neglect the health of diet. In order to make a living, they often fail to eat three meals a day properly, which causes gastrointestinal problems over time. The burning sensation is a signal of gastrointestinal health and should be taken seriously. So what's going on when you have a burning sensation in your stomach? If you feel a burning sensation in your stomach in daily life, what examinations should you pay attention to and what diseases should you prevent?

Gastritis and reflux esophagitis, with a burning sensation in the stomach after meals, are obviously due to increased gastric acid secretion after meals. Reflux esophagitis (RE) is an inflammatory lesion of the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. Endoscopic manifestations include damage to the esophageal mucosa, namely esophageal erosion and/or esophageal ulcer. Reflux esophagitis can occur in people of any age, and the incidence rate in adults increases with age. The incidence rate is high in Western countries, but low in Asia. This regional difference may be related to genetic and environmental factors. However, the global incidence rate has been on the rise in the past two decades. Middle-aged and elderly people, the obese, smokers, drinkers and those under great mental stress are at high risk of reflux esophagitis.

Prevention and treatment methods: 1. Avoid alcohol and smoking: Since tobacco contains nicotine, it can reduce the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter, making it relaxed and aggravating reflux; the main component of alcohol is ethanol, which can not only stimulate gastric acid secretion, but also relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which is one of the causes of gastroesophageal reflux. 2. Pay attention to eating small meals frequently and eating a low-fat diet to reduce the frequency of reflux symptoms after eating. On the contrary, a high-fat diet can promote the release of cholecystokinin from the small intestinal mucosa, which can easily lead to reflux of gastrointestinal contents.

3. Do not eat too much for dinner and avoid lying down immediately after a meal. 4. Obese people should lose weight. Because excessive obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can promote gastric reflux, especially in the supine position, it is more serious. Therefore, people should actively lose weight to improve reflux symptoms. 5. Keep a good mood and increase appropriate physical exercise. 6. When going to bed, the head of the bed should be raised 10 to 15 cm, which is an effective way to reduce nocturnal reflux. 7. Try to minimize activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as excessive bending over, wearing tight clothes, and tightening the belt. 8. Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid side effects caused by taking medication indiscriminately.

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