Rare Gastroentestinal Problem

28 or 29 February of each year depending on whether the year is a leap or not is a day set aside to recognize the widespread of rare diseases as a major health challenge. These diseases include the gastroentestinal (GI). Although there are common gastroentestinal disorders such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, perianal, heartburn, lactose intolerance, cancer and many other which can be easily prevented by practicing healthy dieting, there is also a rare gastrointestinal problem. Silent reflux is an example of such rare gastroentestinal problem.

Silent Reflux

This is a rare gastrointestinal disorder which is also referred to as laryngopharyngeal reflux. This condition is characterized by the content of the stomach moving in the opposite direction. This means they move towards the voice box and the nasal passage. They also move at the back of the throat. In short, it’s caused by the stomach acids getting into the air tracks. This reflux disorder also rarely cause visible signs and symptoms. Hence the name silent reflux.

Causes and Treatment

Over the years Silent reflux has been mistaken for heartburn. This probably because of its cause inflammation or even because it’s a rare gastrointestinal disorder. This disorder also depicts similar signs and symptoms with asthma and pollen allergies. Below are some of its causes.

Weak Sphincters

This is one of the main cause’s o silent reflux. Having in mind that sphincters are responsible for keeping stomach content for example food in their right track if they are weak they …