What is heartburn? Heart burn symptoms

Most of us have experienced it, that pressure and burning sensation inside your chest or throat. An acidy taste in the back of your mouth. For some people, pain can also be felt in the mid-line of the back. Welcome to heartburn - these are some of the some of the symptoms of heartburn. Most people suffer from heartburn from time to time. What causes heartburn? Acids in your stomach are used in the digestion of food. While your stomach has a special lining that protects your body from these acids, your esophagus (the pipe that carries food from your throat down into your stomach) has no such protection, and when stomach acids sometimes rises up into the esophagus, you get heartburn. Common heartburn usually results from large or spicy meals, although some people get it after eating a variety of specific foods.

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It is also common for pregnant women (30-50%) to experience heartburn as their internal organs are pushed upwards and displaced by the baby. It's important not to confuse signs of a heart attack with heartburn. Heart burn has nothing to do with your heart. Angina is a condition where a temporary shortage of oxygen being carried in the blood to the heart muscle causes pain in the middle of the chest (the heart) - angina is usually brought on by strenuous exercise or exertion, and normally fades with rest. A heart attack normally is accompanied by much more intense pain in the middle of the chest, often feeling like your chest is being squeezed, and pain often radiates up into the arms or jaw. If your symptoms are more severe that normal heartburn, follow proper emergency procedures and seek medical attention. For more information on heartburn, check out the HeartBurnAlliance.org site. They have information and expert advice, self-care tips, and more.

Best Heartburn Treatment and Heart burn Medication - Remedies - Tagamet - Zantac

What is the best way to treat heartburn? What is the best heartburn medicine? The easiest form of treatment for heartburn is to avoid the things that cause it. These can include: stop smoking, avoid being overweight, diet (spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, hot drinks, etc.), letting meal digest before bed and elevating head of bed, avoid tight belts and clothing. In terms of medical treatment, there are a variety of options, starting with simple things like taking antacids (Tums, Rolaids) or Pepto-Bismol. What other heartburn medications are there? Prilosec is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) over the counter medication to treat frequent heartburn, with a daily pill providing 24 hour relief. PPIs work by shutting down the production of excess acid in the stomach, leaving just enough for digestion (other PPIs are prevacid, aciphex, protonix, and nexium). PPIs are only for people who have heartburn twice a week or more. Other medications like Tagamet and Zantac and Axid are H2 blockers that are also available for heartburn conditions. H2 Blockers don't relieve symptoms right away, but they last longer than antacids. Some people experience nausea, headaches, or constipation when taking antacids and acid reducers. Consult with your doctor prior to taking any medication. FamilyDoctor.org has additional information on heartburn medication and treatment options.

Acid Reflux

Reflux means to flow backwards. Acid reflux is the name of the condition where stomach acids flow backwards into the esophagus. The Nexium.com site has a lot of information regarding acid reflux: how the digestive system works, what acid reflux disease is, how to treat acid reflux disease, how Nexium works, etc. The National Institute of Health also has a site with tons of information on GERD and acid reflux, including animated slideshows. Here.

Is heartburn serious?

Persistent heartburn can be a sign of a more serious condition called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which can lead to esophogeal cancer and severe damag to the lining of the esophagus. If you have any doubts or concerns, see your doctor for additional testing and treatment.

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