Heartburn is a burning sensation in the lower chest, with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. Heartburn is not related to the heart but it is, a problem of the gastrointestinal system. Heartburn usually occurs after eating lunch/dinner or while lying down. The feeling of heartburn can last for a few minutes to a few hours. In heartburn, the acid contents of the stomach move back into the food pipe or throat.
The classic symptoms of heartburn are:
- A burning sensation around the breastbone, throat and neck
- Severe coughing
- Hoarseness in voice which increase if you lie down, bend or eat
- A change in taste
Heartburn can often aggravate depending on the types of foods that we eat. Heartburn can occur when we eat oily, heavy and spicy foods.
Trigger factors for heartburn
- Coffee/Tea
- Soft drinks
- Citrus fruits
- Tomato products
- Chocolate, mints, or peppermints
- Fatty or spicy foods (such as pizza, chili, and curry)
- Onions
- Lying down too soon after eating
If you get a heartburn, you may do the following home remedies.
Loosen up your clothes
You might be experiencing Heartburn because of tight clothes. In such a case, first thing you should do is loosen them up best bitcoin mixer. Wear free and breezy clothes.
Stand up
Heartburn may possibly occur due to a wrong posture or prolonged sitting. If you are sitting or are lying down, you must stand up.
Elevate the waist
If you are sleeping or are unfit and cannot stand up, then you must elevate the level of your bed from waist level.
Chew a gum
Gum helps in increasing the amount of saliva and hence, improves digestion.
Quit smoking
Smoking can worsen heartburn. So you must quit smoking.
Unwind
Excess work, leads to stress and anxiety leads to the production of more acid. So, one of the first things that you must do in case of Heartburn is relax and don’t let work wreak havoc on your health.
How do I prevent heartburn?
- Try to eat at least two to three hours before going to sleep.
- Don’t overeat.
- Eat high-protein, low-fat meals.
- Avoid tight clothes and tight belts.
- Avoid foods and other things that give you heartburn.
- Lose weight if you’re overweight.