Heartburn: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment | Medicover

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Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is a very common condition that can be quite uncomfortable. It occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes and allows stomach acid to travel back up into the esophagus.

 This can cause a burning sensation in the chest, along with other symptoms like nausea, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing.

 Luckily, there are many natural remedies that can help to relieve heartburn. For example;

• You can try eating small, frequent meals
• Avoiding trigger foods like spicy or fatty foods
• Raising the head of your bed. 

There are a number of different factors that can cause heartburn. For example: 

• eating too much food at once.
• eating too quickly, or lying down too soon after eating can all trigger heartburn.
• certain foods and beverages, like spicy or acidic foods, alcohol, coffee, and chocolate can also cause heartburn.
• Certain medications, like aspirin or ibuprofen, can also trigger heartburn. 
• underlying health conditions, like obesity, hiatal hernia, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can also cause heartburn. 

Heartburn TREATMENT

There are a number of different treatment options for heartburn, ranging from lifestyle changes to medications. For mild cases of heartburn, avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, and not lying down too soon after eating can often help. Over-the-counter medications like antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can also provide relief. In addition, there are also prescription medications that can be used to treat more severe cases of heartburn. In some cases, surgery may be recommended for people with severe heartburn that does not respond to other treatments. Have you tried any of these treatments yet?

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