{"id":18854,"date":"2021-12-29T18:15:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T17:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimcareonline.com\/?p=18854"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:15:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T09:15:19","slug":"soulager-lestomac-pendant-les-fe%cc%82tes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/soulager-lestomac-pendant-les-fe%cc%82tes\/","title":{"rendered":"Stomach relief during the holidays<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How does the stomach work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let's start by understanding how our stomachs work<\/mark><\/strong> and its role in the body. The stomach is located on the left side of the abdominal cavity, and is one of the organs that make up the digestive tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stomach's primary mission is to grind ingested food into a pulp. Its sack-like shape enables it to store food for several hours. This time is necessary to allow the stomach to stir the food, while at the same time secreting water.hydrochloric acid<\/mark><\/strong>. This mush, called chyme, is transformed in 4 to 6 hours, depending on the quantity ingested. The stomach's storage capacity varies according to the individual; on average, it can hold up to 4L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stomach can therefore be compared to an acid bath. Knowing that it produces on average between 2 to 3L of gastric juice per day<\/mark><\/strong>The question is, how can this organ withstand such a high level of acidity? Here again, nature has a way of doing things. To preserve itself and continue to perform its role, the stomach naturally secretes a kind of protective barrier, a mucus that covers the entire inner mucosa. This mucus prevents acid secretions from attacking the stomach walls, thus ensuring the continuity of the digestive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do we suffer from heartburn during the holidays?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus, a valve-like structure is used to bridge the gap between the two. The esophageal sphincter<\/mark><\/strong> is a muscular band that closes to control the passage of the alimentary bolus, but also to prevent acid reflux<\/mark><\/strong>. Unlike the stomach, the esophagus cannot protect itself from stomach acid. The sphincter plays this role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it sometimes happens that a malfunction appears and causes problems. acid reflux in the esophagus<\/mark><\/strong>. This can lead to very unpleasant burning and irritation sensations when lying down, or simply after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These symptoms are common during the holiday season. They are often due to the particular diet of this period. The copious meals, the quantity of acidic, fatty and sweet foods coupled with the beverages ingested during this period regularly engender digestive disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to adapt your diet to limit the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain habits can lead to acid reflux. Here are a few tips to limit the risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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