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• Method 1 of 2: Take aloe orally
• Method 2 of 2: When to seek medical care
• Tips
• Warnings

Reflux disease is an irritating condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing a painful sensation in the chest. You can get acid reflux from smoking, overeating, stress, or eating certain foods. While acid reflux will make you feel uncomfortable, drinking aloe juice can relieve pain due to its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. When you include aloe juice in your daily diet, you should start to feel relief within a few days. Please consult your doctor before taking aloe and when you experience serious complaints or side effects.

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Method 1 of 2: Take aloe orally

1. Choose aloe vera juice that does not contain aloe or aloe latex. Search online, at the pharmacy, or at health food stores for organic aloe juice, as it is often of the best quality. Check the label to make sure the juice is suitable for oral use rather than topical use. Read the ingredients to make sure the juice does not contain aloin, aloe latex, or artificial preservatives. Look for terms such as "latex-free" or "aloin-free" on the packaging to make sure the juice is safe to consume.
   • You can buy aloe juice online or at your local drug store.
   • Avoid products that say "whole leaf" on the packaging, as they may also contain aloe latex or aloin.

   Warning: Aloe latex and aloin can lead to kidney damage or cancer. Even taking 1 g of aloe latex every day can be fatal.

   
   
2. Drink 10 ml of aloe juice every day. Take the aloe juice in the morning about 20 minutes before eating. Continue to take the aloe every day to ease the acid reflux symptoms. You should feel better in a few days, but it may take up to two weeks to notice any effect.
   • Aloe juice can have a bitter taste. Dilute it with water if you want to mask the taste.
   • Keep the aloe juice in the refrigerator after you open it. Throw away what you haven't used after two weeks.
3. Stop taking aloe if you feel stomach cramps or have diarrhea. While some people don't suffer from it, aloe can have these side effects. If you have stomach cramps or unexplained diarrhea, stop taking aloe for a few days to see if you feel better. If so, aloe was the cause of your symptoms. If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
   • Aloe can act as a laxative, so don't take more than a single dose.

Method 2 of 2: When to seek medical care

1. If your symptoms do not improve after two weeks, see your doctor. Your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis. If the doctor thinks you have a more serious condition, diagnostic tests may also follow. If you have the following complaints in combination with your acid reflux, see your doctor:
   • Persistent nausea or vomiting
   • Painful swallowing
   • Decreased appetite resulting in weight loss
2. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant and have acid reflux. It's normal to experience acid reflux during pregnancy, so you're not alone. Fortunately, your doctor can help you choose the best treatment. Let him or her know that you have heartburn and how often it occurs. Find out which foods or activities could be contributing to your acid reflux so you can find relief.
   • Do not use any treatments, including aloe vera, without first talking to your doctor.
3. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience pain or pressure in the chest, combined with pain in your arm or jaw. While it's likely that nothing is wrong, the pain in your arm and jaw could also be a sign of a mild heart attack. Contact your doctor and explain your symptoms to determine if emergency care is needed.
   • Try not to panic, because your complaints can have various causes. Only a doctor can diagnose what is the cause in your case. After that, the doctor can recommend treatment.
4. Ask your doctor if a prescribed treatment is right for you. If you've tried non-prescription or natural treatment before, but haven't found relief, your doctor may decide to prescribe you medication. Your doctor may prescribe an H2 blocker or a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to reduce your stomach acid production and help your esophagus heal. Take your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
   • H2 blockers and PPIs are also freely available. If you've already tried these and they didn't work, a prescription drug can help.
   • Talk to your doctor about possible side effects, such as poor nutrient absorption. They can advise you on how to avoid problems caused by side effects.
   • In rare cases, your doctor may recommend a surgery called fundoplication. During this procedure, your doctor will tighten your lower esophageal sphincter to help keep acid from escaping.
5. Ask your doctor about starting a GERD diet. If you're still experiencing acid reflux and nothing else has worked, ask your doctor if they can recommend a diet to relieve your gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms.If so, switch to smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day instead of eating large amounts at once. Try to limit the number of fatty, spicy, or fried foods you eat, as well as chocolate, garlic, onions, citrus fruits, and alcohol.
   • Keep a list of the foods you eat so you can keep track of what foods are causing your acid reflux.

Tips

• Always talk to your doctor before starting aloe vera to make sure it doesn't interact with other medications you are taking.

Warnings

• Aloe vera can cause stomach pain or diarrhea. If you experience symptoms, stop taking aloe and talk to your doctor.
• Avoid products containing aloin or aloe latex, as it can cause kidney problems, cancer, or even kill.