Learn To Cure Acid Reflux Within 2 Days!!!
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HEARTBURN IN PREGNANCY! I am 6mth pregnant with my second child and through my pregnancy have suffered with,
heartburn. But lately it seems to be getting really bad. My doctor is prescribing gaviscon, but lately it is having little effect. Can anyone offer any advice or suggestions on what i can do???
I've started eating even smaller meals and definitely AVOID laying down after you eat... plus, I had to lay off my diet coke with dinner 
I'm still trying out different things because it's not completely gone... but, those couple of things seem to be easing it A LOT!!! Good luck and hang in there!
How To Manage Heartburn?
Acid Reflux is also called heartburn. It is a condition of an imbalance of chemical reaction in the body occurring in the oesophagus instead of the stomach.
Acid reflux affects both children and adults and it is an unpleasant experience. Acid Reflux is triggered by intake of certain food such as chocolates, citrus fruit and spicy foods. Food taken a certain time of the day especially late at night when the digestion is slow and over eating will give rise to unpleasant heartburn reaction.
Symptoms of acid reflux includes; sour taste in the mouth, burning or pain in the chest or throat and rising stomach acid.
There are many ways to manage acid reflux, they are:
- 1. Through proper diet - Build a food diary; list the food you are eating and the amount. Observe your body reaction to the different types of food, recording the times when the food or the amount causes acid reflux.
- 2. Avoid food that is known to cause acid reflux. Food such as curries, fried food, caffeinated drinks, alcoholic drinks and peppermint can trigger acid reflux.
- 3. Eat small, frequent meals and avoid heavy meals before bedtime. Preferably, have your last meal of the day 3 hours before going to bed.
- 4. Food that is rich in complex carbohydrates such as bread, rice and pasta can soothe the excessive acid in the stomach.
- 5. Eat slowly and chew your food well to maximise the nourishment. It will help the digestion process in the stomach
- 6. Avoid food that is high in fats as they take a longer time to digest causing the stomach to secrete more acid for digestion.
Some of us could occasionally get acid reflux after a meal. However, persistent acid reflux can lead to a chronic disease known as GERD, which is a condition of irritated or damaged oesophagus. Consult a doctor if you are experiencing frequent acid reflux as it can potentially lead to serious complication.
About the Author
Jennifer Lim has condensed her research and experiences which she hope could help others in similar condition. Get more information on food intolerances and tips on coping with food intolerance in facts on food intolerance
