Can Acid reflux (or ulcer) be caused by drinking plum wine with wedge of lemon?

The wedge of lemon is squeezed into the glass of wine, since the wine is so sweet. I'm talking about a few glasses of wine a night for a week straight during a stressful period.

Can Acid reflux (or ulcer) be caused by drinking plum wine with wedge of lemon?
YES, if you have had a history of it either in your family or with yourself it is a strong possibility, but it could also have become evident because of both the raised stress levels and the alcohol on top of that. Here is what I recommend:



I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!



Three part answer information, what not to do, and what to do!



INFORMATION!!!!!!

I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary



The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.



G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth.



WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!

In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:



Fatty Foods

Citrus Foods

Foods That Contain Grease

Fried Foods

Chocolate (including any Coco)

Caffeine

Smoking

Alcohol

Tomato Based Products

Lactose



WHAT TO DO!!!!

The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.

On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.

On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.



I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.
Reply:Yes it has alcohol in it and is acidic. So it will cause heart burn. Try Prilosec OTC and see how that works for you. You might want to see your doctor so he/she can rule out an ulcer.
Reply:I'd say it is much more likely that the stress is the cause of your ulcer/acid reflux.