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 Heartburn is a common source of discomfort in our modern lifestyle. The burning sensation is caused by acid from the stomach coming up through the lower esophageal sphincter and injuring the esophagus. It can be confused with acid indigestion, a more serious condition in which the stomach or intestine is injured by excess acid. Acid indigestion can lead to very serious conditions.
One of the potential causes of heartburn is excess acid from acidic foods. If, for instance, a glass of orange juice often precedes your heartburn, this can be the cause. You will need to counter it with an antacid. However, many heartburn sufferers swear by vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar as a remedy for heartburn. But vinegar is acidic – so how can one get relief by using vinegar for heartburn?
Too Little Acid
The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) forms the entrance to the stomach. Above it is the esophagus which serves only to transport food from the mouth to the LES. Once past the sphincter, acid begins breaking down the food. The muscles of the LES serve to open and close the entry to the acidic region. When food is swallowed, the LES opens. When no food is present in the esophagus, the LES stays closed.
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 Food is an essential part of our lives, without which we cannot survive and which brings us together, for example, at Christmas time everyone gathers and enjoys a specific meal. The same happens at Thanksgiving, Hanukah or any other celebration for that matter. Any time we plan a get together it will inevitably be around some sort of food or the other.
Sometimes these hearty meals can cause problems as well such as heartburn or indigestion and sometimes both; recognizing the sings of heartburn can be of great help in order to prevent it before it causes too much discomfort.
The Cause of Heartburn
Heartburn is usually caused by foods that are not easily digested by our stomach and digestive system. The most common sings of heartburn are: burning sensation in the chest and stomach area, vomiting, sometimes shortness of breath and ache in the chest area.
When you have any of the above sings of heartburn the best thing to do is to take some heartburn and indigestion pills which act right away such as the water-soluble or chewable tables, which will provide relief within 10-15 minutes. If possible try and lie down for this period of time until you start feeling the healing effects.
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 Heartburn generally occurs when the stomach is producing too much acid. There is always a certain amount of acid in your stomach, but too much acid can lead to heartburn. Some foods and beverages can have a tendency to increase the amount of stomach acid, so the first step to treat heartburn would be to take a look at what you eat and when.
There are certain foods that can be problematic. These can include tomatoes and foods prepared with tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods and citrus fruits. Beverages that can be hard on your stomach can include alcohol, beverages with caffeine and orange juice or other juices made from citrus fruits.
Medications to Treat Heartburn
The most wide available over-the-counter medications to treat heartburn are antacids. These usually come in tablet form, but can come in a liquid form as well. Antacids treat heartburn by neutralizing the excess acid present in your stomach. They are quite effective for most people, except perhaps those who suffer from chronic heartburn or have problems with acid reflux. Some chronic problems with acid reflux will not be helped by over the counter medications, but for minor problems, they will usually help to a certain degree.
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