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Left Side Heartburn
pain in left side for 9 months?
I have had pain in my left side under my ribs since Oct. I notice it more when I feel gassy or need to have a BM. Sometimes I do not notice it at all and sometimes it hurts like I was kicked there.
It never has been severe and never has caused any other symptoms. I noticed it more when I lean that way or a good deal of pressure is applied. It is more of a achy feel than a pain and I can pinpoint the area (under my left breast down a bit).
The last few days I've noticed it a little more toward my side rib cage but it may be unrelated.
I went to the Dr. about it twice and all she says is heartburn, which it is not!
I did notice that if I eat less dairy and do not sleep on that side it is a little better. It comes and goes almost like flair ups or something, and many times I will need to more my upper torso to even feel it. It feels like I have a sore rib basically.
I am at a loss to what is but I noticed a lot of others have the same thing...any advise?
I have soemthing similar to this and what i have is costo chondritis, its a fancy shmancy name for inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and it can cause achy/sharp pain between the ribs and underneath the ribs....also because your pain is on the side where your stomach is, it may also be an ulcer or something gastro-intestinal, if it doesn't clear up soon see a doc, but my rib issue (costo chondritis) i have had for years, and the only thing you can do for it if it gets bad is get a cortizone shot, and those hurt, good luck to you, and i hope u feel better soon
Heartburn Folk Remedies That Get Results
It's been known for some time. Many folk remedies that will significantly alleviate heartburn symptoms, even if victims must realize that a complete program of treatment must still be followed to truly eradicate heartburn. But what can folk remedies do on their own to help heartburn? The first priority for many victims of heartburn, stunned by the inadequacy of classical medicine (typically only providing temporary relief and undesirable side effects), is to know if folk remedies can do any better.
It is the burning sensation that causes pain in the esophagus just below the breastbone that defines heartburn. Occasional heartburn (not more than once per week) may happen to anyone, but chronic heartburn is more likely to be a sign of GERD - gastro esophageal reflux disease, also referred to as acid reflux.
GERD is in essence a "plumbing problem". It is the weakness of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that causes the acid reflux from the stomach back into the esophagus. Under normal conditions, the LES opens only to pass food and drink into the stomach and then shuts again to prevent gastric juices and acid from flowing back up. However, when the LES opens randomly or fails to shut completely, acid gets back into the esophagus, corrodes its lining and provokes the painful sensation of GERD related symptoms such as heartburn.
This weakening of an important muscle an excess of acidity in the stomach are the principal contributors to GERD. Their occurrence may be the result of a variety of medical, dietary and lifestyle factors. The extra acidity may be brought on by certain types of diet and lifestyle as well as Candida infections. It is an internal dysbiosis that is compounded by the debilitation of the LES, itself brought on by genetic weaknesses, poor sleep habits, too much stress, too much fat, poor diet habits and obesity. For lasting relief therefore, any heartburn remedy must go to the root cause of the matter, rather than superficially acting on the symptoms alone.
Scientific research in the near past suggests that traditional remedies may well be effective. Folk remedies to treat with GERD were discovered far earlier than modern medicinal treatments. Examples of such folk remedies that assist in the reduction of heartburn are:
1. Lowering the foot of your bed. Doing this by 6 to 8 inches will limit the upwards flow of gastric acid into your esophagus.
2. Sleep on your left side. Your esophagus will then be higher than your stomach, because your stomach is positioned in your body on the left side and your esophagus enters it from the right. This reduces reflux of acid.
3. Because honey can reduce inflammation of the esophagus, intake of a small amount of honey (in its natural state) will also bring alleviation thanks to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
4. Green tea can help to digest food and lower acidity, all the more so when it contains ginseng.
5. Diminish the size of your meals, possibly by eating more, smaller meals per day. They are easier to digest. In addition to this, eating slowly helps reduce overload on your stomach also.
6. Drink water between meals. Mineral water especially can help to correct the acid alkaline balance in your digestive tract.
Remember however that folk remedies may be effective in relieving symptoms, but are just the first step in a full, holistic agenda, necessary for truly treating and preventing heartburn.
Were you aware of the only effective way deal with the painful heartburn of today that can be no more than a memory tomorrow, by the use of 100% natural remedies integrating also effective folk cures?
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