What is Heartburn and How to Treat it?

Heartburn

Heart burn is one of the most common health conditions. It happens when the stomach contents are forced to move towards Esophagus (a tube that connects the mouth with the stomach), causing a burning pain in the lower chest.

Causes of Heartburn?

Heartburn is seen in people of all ages. It mostly happens because of the lifestyle factor. It typically occurs when you eat a large meal and lie down.  Other than this, laying down right after eating, wearing tight clothes, eating close to bedtime, eating too fast, and exercising right after eating can also cause heartburn.

Here is a checklist of the common foods that trigger heartburn:

ü  Garlic

ü  Onions

ü  Vinegar

ü  Coffee

ü  Tomatoes

ü  Citrus fruits

ü  Muster, pepper, and spices

ü  Peppermint

ü  Fried food

These foods can make your heartburn symptoms worse. Instead of consuming 3 large meals, it is recommended to break them.

What does it Feel Like?

Here are some of the symptoms that you are going to experience:

·         Burning feeling in your chest just a few hours after eating

·         Pain in the chest especially after lying down or bending over

·         Burning sensation in the throat

·         Excessive burping

·         Stomach or chest pain

·         Vomiting or nausea

·         Cough

·         Salty, acidic, sour or hot fluid coming at the back of the throat

·         Difficulty in swallowing

·         Feeling that food is stuck in the middle of the throat or chest

Remedies for Heartburn

There are some remedies through which you can take care of heartburn on your own.  Such as:

·         Baking Soda and Water: You can mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and then drink it. Make sure you do not exceed 7.5 teaspoon doses in 24 hours.

·         Chewing Gum: Chewing sugar free gum for 30 minutes can largely help in warding off heartburn.

·         Ginger Root Tea: Take 3 quarter sized ginger root slices and simmer it in 2 cups of water for about 30 minutes. Remove the pieces of ginger and pour the mix into a glass. Drink it 20 minutes before the meal.

When to Call a Doctor?

Heartburn although is common, but it can lead to serious health problems. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, then it is recommended to reach a doctor immediately:

·         When the symptoms of heartburn are becoming more frequent

·         When you have trouble swallowing, or you are feeling that food is getting stuck in your throat

·         Having fever, nausea, headache or vomiting

·         Loss of weight without even trying

·         Bright red blood in vomit or chunks that look like coffee grounds

The specialist who treats heartburn is called a Gastroenterologist. Other than this, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine and General Practitioners can also treat the issue. Don’t worry about searching for the right one. At Healthginie.com, we connect you with the leading Gastroenterologists within your reach and schedule an appointment for you so that you can get the problem treated in time.

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