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In this article we will talk about heartburn and some possible prevention tips for it.
Heart burn is a burning sensation in the chest. It can be experienced more when a person is lying or is in a bending position. Occasional heartburn may not be a very serious but frequent heartburn occurrences can be very serious and requires doctor consultation.
The most common symptoms of the heartburn are:
Burning sensation in the chest that is generally after eating that may last from several minutes to few hours.
Burning sensation in the throat
Difficulty in swallowing food
There be chances that the food get stuck in the chest region
Doctor consultation is necessary when the following things occur:
1. When the symptoms of the heartburn occur very often 2. When there is difficulty in swallowing
Main Causes of Heartburn:
There is a flap present at the stomach which prevents food from traveling back to esophagus. When this flap function fails, the acid present in the stomach escapes and causes heartburn sensation.
Other factors which can aggravate heartburn condition are:
Pregnancy, smoking, obesity, excessive eating, wearing tight clothes around waist etc
People suffering from heartburn should avoid the following food items:
(i) Black pepper
(ii) Alcohol
(iii) Fried food
(iv) Soft drinks
(v) Vinegar
(vi) Coffee
(vii) Orange juice
If heartburn occurs frequently, then it can cause Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Generally GERD treatment requires medications, surgery and other procedures. If ignored, GERD may lead to other severe complications.
People with heartburn problem should try to follow the below given suggestions:
1. Maintaining proper weight
2. Avoid tight fitting clothes
3. Avoid larger meals, try to opt for smaller meals because a full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter
4. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol
5. Avoid going to bed immediately after meals. Maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between meals and sleeping
6. If you are overweight, try to shed some pounds by doing regular exercises and maintaining healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
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