If you have ever experienced a sudden spurting of stomach acid into your throat causing discomfort, burning sensation – it is a sign of water brash or acid brash. Water brash is also referred to as pyrosis idiopathica, acid brash or hypersalivation.
Water brash is one of the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) that can make your tongue turn sour in taste and if you are experiencing frequent episodes of this symptom, it is time to see the doctor immediately.
Water brash if not treated on time can lead to heartburn, and damage the inner lining of your esophagus by mixing the saliva with excessive acids. Severe acid brash can also cause various symptoms like the following.
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Vomiting
- Sore throat
- Chest pain
- Chronic cough
- Lung infection in extreme cases
These symptoms are often treated with medication and making few dietary changes like consuming bland, less spicy, salty foods. However, there are quite a few home remedies that come in handy in dealing with this rather annoying health condition.
Aloe Vera:
Pure aloe vera juice helps in bringing down the severity of water brash. Consume two tablespoons of aloe vera juice daily in the morning to reduce the symptoms of severe burning and to arrest the acid reflux.
Cloves:
Cloves are a natural wonder that can alleviate symptoms associated with digestive functions. Chewing on 2 to 3 cloves not only reduces water brash but improves the functioning of salivary glands. The high beneficial components in cloves reduce the excessive stimulation of digestive acids.
Ginger:
It is a known fact that ginger helps in reducing various symptoms related to the digestive system and is widely recommended by traditional medicine. Chew on fresh pieces of ginger, sip on ginger tea to reduce the symptoms of water brash. You can also steep a few pieces of ginger in water, and keep sipping on it at regular intervals.
Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is a tried and tested recipe in dealing with various digestive disorders. Keep sipping on fresh buttermilk through the day and avoid salty, oily foods if you are experiencing severe symptoms. It improves pH balance and soothes the tummy.
Drink Cold Water:
If you do not have any respiratory disorders, try drinking cold water at regular intervals. Cold water soothes the inner lining of the esophagus besides calming down gastric juices. It not only dilutes the acids but prevents it from moving upwards into the throat.