Doctors, pharmacists or nutritionists often advise gout patients to take baking soda. They have two reasons: first, baking soda can reduce uric acid; Second, baking soda alkalizes urine to prevent urate stones and promote uric acid excretion.
First of all, it should be clear that baking soda has no uric acid lowering effect. Importantly, the "2020 Clinical Practice Guide for Gout" issued by the American Rheumatology Association clearly pointed out: "There is no scientific evidence that taking alkaline urine drugs is effective and is against the treatment of alkaline urine."
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Gastric acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, may be accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest and a sour taste at the back of the throat. When not swallowed, the muscle connecting the stomach and esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter) will be closed to prevent gastric acid from returning to the esophagus. If the sphincter relaxes or relaxes abnormally, gastric acid will return to the esophagus. This persistent gastric acid reflux stimulates the inner wall of esophagus and often leads to inflammation. Antacids such as baking soda may relieve symptoms quickly at first. But baking soda can't promote the healing of damaged tissues like drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion, so it is more important to inhibit gastric acid secretion.
Frequent acid regurgitation and long-term use of baking soda can not cure the problem, but may have side effects and even delay the illness.
Occasionally acid reflux can be alleviated by eating some food; Frequent acid reflux may be related to connective tissue diseases, such as obesity, hiatal hernia, delayed gastric emptying, pregnancy or scleroderma.
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According to baking soda manufacturer Arm & amp； Hammer) and half a teaspoon (2.4g) of baking soda are dissolved in half a glass of water (1 12ml), which can be safely used to relieve heartburn. Within 24 hours, people aged 6-60 take at most 7 doses, with an interval of at least 2 hours each time; Over 60 years old, take up to 3 doses a day. Avoid taking the maximum dose for more than two weeks. If you often have heartburn or stomach upset, please see a doctor.
A large amount of baking soda entering the stomach will produce more carbon dioxide, which may cause mild reactions such as hiccups; In addition, too much baking soda will decompose too many sodium ions, which will lead to electrolyte imbalance, damage your muscles, heart and brain, and easily lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and renal failure. Taking baking soda or drinking alcohol after a big meal may also cause stomach rupture, although this is rare.
When studying the abuse of baking soda, scholars at the University of California found that more than half of the 192 people surveyed had to go to the hospital for treatment because of the abuse of baking soda, and the symptoms included seizures, abdominal pain, chest pain and muscle pain. The total dose range of toxic reaction when these people eat baking soda is 57 grams to 227 grams (cumulative intake). They take baking soda for various reasons, including treating gout, fibromyalgia, detoxifying, relaxing bowels and losing weight.
According to the American 2020 gout clinical practice guidelines, alkalizing urine with baking soda is almost ineffective for gout and may be harmful to the body. Although baking soda can temporarily relieve gastric acid reflux, it is not recommended to take it in large quantities for a long time, because it is likely to delay the illness or produce serious side effects. If you often have acid reflux or heartburn, please seek medical advice promptly.
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