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Homeopathy for Acid Reflux

List of TOP 5 homeopathy remedies for the treatment of acid reflux, acidity, hyperacidity. The article focuses on listing the most commonly used Homeopathic Medicine for Acid Reflux & Hyperacidity, along with their indications and usage. Acid reflux is a medical condition in which there is backflow of gastric juices/ acids from the stomach to esophagus.

The article focuses on listing the most commonly used Homeopathic Medicine for Acid Reflux & Hyperacidity, along with their indications and usage.

Stomach produces gastric juices (acid and enzymes) for the digestion process. Acid reflux is a medical condition in which there is backflow of gastric juices/ acids from the stomach to esophagus. Too much reflux can cause the stomach acids to burn the esophagus and can result in serious complications.

The esophageal sphincter lies at the junction where the stomach and the esophagus join; lower esophageal sphincter plays a most important role in acid reflux condition. This sphincter allows food to enter the stomach and it prevents the reflux of acidic stomach contents back in to esophagus, as a result of malfunctioning of lower esophageal sphincter, condition like acid reflux develops.

Triggers of heartburn

  • Hiatal hernia
  • Pregnancy
  • Certain medications
  • Heavy meals
  • Alcohol
  • Chocolate
  • Spicy or fatty food
  • Carbonated drinks
  • Peppermint
  • Smoking
  • Ascites
  • Exercise just after meal
  • Stress
  • Obesity
  • Lying just after meal

Acid reflux symptoms

  • Heart burn
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Dysphagia or difficult swallowing
  • Dyspepsia
  • Stomach pain
  • Black stools
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Weight loss without any reason
  • Hoarseness or sore throat
  • Chronic cough
  • Laryngitis
  • Asthmatic symptoms
  • Dental erosion
  • Recurrent aspiration
  • Otitis media
  • Non cardiac chest pain

Diagnosis of Acid Reflux

Diagnosis mainly include

  • Esophagioscopy and gastroscopy – to diagnose intrinsic lesion
  • Esophageal manomatric studies – to diagnose esophageal reflux
  • Acid barium swallows – to diagnose esophagitis
  • Ph monitoring

Treatment of Acid Reflux

Homeopathic treatment of acid reflux – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering.

The aim of homeopathic medicine for acid reflux is not only to treat acid reflux symptoms but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved homeopathy remedies are available for the treatment of acid reflux symptoms that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints.

For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below to treat acid reflux symptoms:

Arsenicum album

Excellent homeopathy remedy for acid reflux, Foul or sour taste, hot burning sensation in the esophagus and pharynx, eructation of sour, acrid fluid, nausea, retching and vomiting of slimy mucus tingled with blood. Trembling and coldness of extremities with pain in stomach and oppressive anxiety, Irregular and frequent pulse

China

Abdominal discomfort which is only relieved by belching. Sour and bitter eructations or offensive flatus, Worse at night and night after meals is an important key note of this remedy. Another key note of this homeopathic medicine for acid reflux is that food does not digest but lies a long time in the stomach causing eructations and finally is vomited indigested.

Natrum Phos

Hyperacidity, sour smelling sweats, acid condition of stomach with nausea and vomiting of acrid fluid, Sour eructations, Vomiting of sour fluid like vinegar. Ulceration of stomach with sour risings

Pulsatilla

Dryness of the mouth, putrid taste in the morning on walking and a sensation as if food had lodged under the sternum are characteristic symptoms of this remedy. Tongue coated with thick rough white fur; acidity and heart burn is well marked in this remedy.

Food taste bitter, sour or putrid; water-brash and eructation tasting of food, No thirst, only a desire to moisten the mouth, Bad taste is special indication of Pulsatilla. It is especially useful for dyspepsia arising from fatty foods, pork, from pastry or mixed diets. The patient is chilly, but is worse from heat, Worse in the evening.

Phosphorus

Remarkable homeopathic medicine for the symptoms of acid reflux, heart burn and constant burning in the stomach, regurgitation of food, Craving for cold food which is vomited as soon as it becomes hot in the stomach, Spitting of blood without nausea is also common in this remedy.

Gone, weak feeling in the stomach, burning between the scapulae, It has special relation to destructive and degenerative processes, hence it is one of the remedies for cancers, indurations, erosions, etc. a burning, gnawing, circumscribed pain is characteristic. Rapid loss of flesh and anaemia

Calcarea Carb

Burning sensation in the stomach, acrid eructations; feeling of pressure over the stomach with vomiting of food and mucus.

Ipecac

Complaints with nausea or vomiting and excessive flatulence, It is suitable homeopathic medicine for acid reflux in pregnancy also.

Nux vomica

Symptoms of acid reflux with flatulence and much acidity but without nausea and vomiting, tongue is coated with creamy fur, stomach is generally out of order.

Aesculus Hip

Excellent homeopathy remedy for such complaints, great burning distress, pressure as from stone in the pit of stomach; empty eructations of wind

Staphysagria

Acid reflux symptoms caused by smoking and tobacco.

Ferrum met

Remarkable homeopathic medicine for acid reflux, vomiting only of food after eating and drinking

Allopathic treatment for acid reflux – mainly done by antacids, h2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors etc

Other natural and alternative modes of treatment for acid reflux symptoms – mainly include Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Yoga therapy, Aloe, Ginger etc.

About the author

Dr. Manisha Bhatia

BHMS, M.D. (Hom), CICH (Greece)
Dr. (Mrs) Manisha Bhatia is a leading homeopathy doctor working in Jaipur, India. She has studied with Prof. George Vithoulkas at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy. She is the Director of Asha Homeopathy Medical Center, Jaipur's leading clinic for homeopathy treatment and has been practicing since 2004.

She writes for Hpathy.com about homeopathic medicines and their therapeutic indications and homeopathy treatment in various diseases. She is also Associate Professor, HoD and PG Guide at S.K. Homeopathy Medical College. To consult her online, - visit Dr. Bhatia's website.

6 Comments

  • I’m suffering from acid reflux from past 12 years. I consulted a homeopathic specialist nearly 4 years back I’m using the medicine from 4 years but my problem was not cured and now I’m suffering from New problems like Joint pains. When I asked to the doctor he said homeopathic medicines will not have side effectsis it true, if not what will be the reason for my joint pains?

  • thnak you for your advice on the acid reflux.
    nux vomica may work for my problem
    just one query- are there any side effects of these medicines like alopathy?
    would be appreciated if i can know before taking medicine
    thank you.

  • we can consider china kali bich robinia lycopodium clav etc basing on modality or key note stmptom

  • Hello,
    I get constant mild pain in the abdomen . I then start getting a burning sensation in my lower abdomen which spreads all the way up to my solar plexus and even in my shoulder blades. It is as if my abdomen and chest is on fire. I have been taking Dexilant for many years now but this burning sensation is something new which has started for last few months. I get some releif when i take Rolaid or Gaviscon and also from Avipatikar Churan.

    Please advise which homeopathic medicine should I take. My ultrasound of abdomen has shown no abnormalities.

    Thanks you

  • A patient suffering from cancer in food pipe, she is having pain in the right side of her chest when she is eating something, and the pain is so much that she has to forcefully vomit by putting the finger in her mouth, i gave Phosphorus 30, but after that she became hyper active and started throwing things and shouting. Please suggest something as soon as possible.

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