Health Smart Mom

In a nutshell, acid reflux is the condition where some stomach acids or stomach contents back up into the esophagus causing heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms. Frequent occurrences of acid reflux can mean that there is something wrong with your esophageal sphincter or other tissues near this area.  In some cases, certain foods can trigger severe cases of heartburn or acid reflux and will require medication to ease the discomfort and the pain.

It is also possible to have something different than plain acid reflux and have acid reflux allergies. This is not to be confused with acid reflux as an allergic reaction. Acid reflux as a reaction to an actual food allergy is not very common, as only a few people may actually have food allergies that can trigger acid reflux.

We may have some notion that allergies usually manifest themselves through skin eruptions and hay fever symptoms. Actually, there are also some allergic reactions that can be triggered in the stomach which makes the stomach react to an extent that gastroesophageal reflux disease manifests itself. Acid reflux allergies against certain foods may not be easy to diagnose because people may not expect the allergic reaction to occur in the stomach. Acid reflux allergies can actually be as easy to detect in simple blood testing against certain foods that are typical triggers for an allergic reaction.

Acid reflux allergies is where a person does not have an actual food allergy, however, the acid reflux is triggered as a reaction that the stomach has to certain foods in the person’s diet.  Acid reflux allergies are the unfortunate reaction to something that you have eaten.

Foods That Typically Trigger Acid Reflux Allergies

Cow’s milk is one of those foods that typically can cause acid reflux allergies. Lactose intolerance can trigger heartburn symptoms on those who suffer from lactose intolerance. The reaction of the stomach and the body to cow’s milk can easily trigger a host of reactions, one of which is acid reflux allergies, in a person. The stomach may react by inducing the vomit reflex which in turn can be easily controlled but can also cause the esophagus to be burned by the stomach acids or stomach contents.

Other foods that may cause acid reflux allergies or just plain old acid reflux in a person include citrus fruits, chocolate, most dairy products, mint flavorings, spicy foods, foods with a tomato base (spaghetti sauce, pizza, salsa) and foods that are deep fried or too oily. Some foods that cause acid reflux allergies in some may not cause them in others.  Likewise, your acid reflux allergies may be caused by only one or two types of foods, and not all the ones on the list.  Learning what foods can cause your acid reflux allergies will help you immensely in managing and dealing with this condition. Although, there is little difference between plain acid reflux and acid reflux allergies, other than the triggers, knowing what causes it is a step in the right direction.