What Are The Causes Of Heartburn And How Can It Be Cured

We experience heartburn at least once in our lives, but if it becomes persistent it may be a symptom of a medical problem, specifically, gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in your chest or throat. Heartburn as the term implies is an uncomfortable burning feeling often behind the breast bone and sometimes on throat that usually follows a heavy meal, or when you lie down or bend. Sometimes heartburn is accompanied by a sour taste in your mouth, especially if youre lying down.

Normally, the digestive juices in your stomach are prevented from entering the esophagus by a ring of muscles that function as a valve which opens only when you swallow. If this one-way valve becomes relaxed or weakened, heartburn can happen. This weakening can be because of old age, but in most cases, the cause is not known. In some instances, the pressure in the abdomen can be higher than what the sphincter can withstand and as a result the acid leaks back up into the esophagus. This is the reason as to the prevalence of heartburn during pregnancy and among overweight people. Certain foods, alcohol, smoking, and certain medications are also known to cause acid reflux in some people. Stress, while not a cause for acid reflux, can exacerbate it.

Poorly managed, recurrent acid reflux can erode the protective lining in your esophagus and cause its diameter to narrow. It can also predispose an individual to Barretts esophagus which is often associated with cancer. Other symptoms associated with GERD include erosion of dental enamel, chronic cough or recurrent asthma, and halitosis.

Treatments of acid reflux include some lifestyle changes. This would involve quitting alcohol drinking and smoking. Weight reduction is also an effective remedy to acid reflux. Avoid eating 3 hours prior to bedtime and elevate the head part of your bed if your heartburn occurs at night. Identify food and beverages which causes you to have heartburn and refrain from taking them. An acid reflux disease diet usually involves avoiding spicy food, caffeinated and carbonated beverages. An acid reflux disease diet also involves eating alkaline food items which include fresh fruits and vegetables with low glycemic index.

Diets made for those who experience acid reflux recurrently are also provided in Jeff Martin's Heartburn No More eBook. The Heartburn No More system offers holistic approach to treating acid reflux. Heartburn No More Review are quite encouraging. Many of those who sent in Heartburn No More reviews say that the recommendations given by Jeff Martin are effective, and easy to follow. Most of those who have read the book said they will suggest it to other sufferers too.

Still it would be a good idea to consult your doctor. Antacids, and other medications may be given to allay symptoms and prevent complications.

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