Regurgitation after meals in the elderly is caused by physiological factors, gastric diseases, indigestion and other reasons.
1. Physiological factors: the digestive function of the elderly is weaker, eating too much greasy food, overeating, increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines, so regurgitation after meals.
2. Gastric diseases: such as superficial gastritis, atrophic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer, etc., which affect the digestion of food, so regurgitation, heartburn, bloating and other symptoms after meals.
3. Indigestion: indigestion caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction in the elderly, gastric upset caused by food stimulation after meals, and regurgitation.
Reflux after meals in the elderly involves more reasons, such as: chronic pharyngitis, colon cancer, etc., can cause regurgitation after meals, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease and treat it as soon as possible.