If you've ever had heartburn, you're familiar with the sensation: a tiny
hiccup followed by a burning sensation in your chest and neck.
It could be triggered by certain foods, especially spicy, fatty, or
acidic foods.
Perhaps you suffer from gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a
chronic ailment that has a variety of reasons.
Heartburn is unpleasant and inconvenient regardless of the reason. What
can you do if you have heartburn?
We'll go
through some quick remedies for heartburn, such as:
·
Putting on loose clothes
·
Straightening your back
· Bringing
your upper body up
·
Baking soda and water mixture
· Trying a
ginger
·
Adding with licorice
·
Apple cider vinegar drinking
·
Gum chewing can help dilute acid.
· Avoiding
the inhalation of cigarette smoke
·
Attempting to treat with over-the-counter drugs
Putting
on loose clothes
When the contents of your stomach move up into your esophagus, stomach
acids can burn the tissue, causing heartburn.
In some circumstances, you may be experiencing heartburn as a result of
tight clothing crushing your stomach.
If this is the case, the first thing you should do is relax your belt —
or your jeans, dress, or whatever else is keeping you from moving freely.
Straightening your back
Heartburn can also be caused by poor posture. Try standing up if you're
seated or lying down. Try raising up straighter if you're already standing.
The lower esophageal sphincter is less irritated by an upright posture
(LES). The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that helps
prevent stomach acid from rising into your esophagus.
Bringing your upper body up
Lying down might aggravate heartburn. When it's time to go to bed, lift
your upper body by adjusting your sleeping surface.
According to the Mayo Clinic, extra pillows aren't always enough to lift
your head. The idea instead is to raise your body from the waist up.
Set your adjustable bed at a comfortable angle to provide relief. If the bed isn't adjustable, a wedge pillow can help you vary the angle of your
resting surface.
Baking
soda and water mixture
You may already have a heartburn cure in your kitchen without realizing
it. Baking soda can help relieve certain heartburn symptoms by neutralizing
stomach acid.
To do so, mix a teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water and gently
drink it. When you have heartburn, you should actually drink
everything slowly.
Trying a ginger
For generations, ginger has been used as a folk cure for heartburn.
Ginger can assist with nausea, so some people think it's worth a go for
heartburn as well.
Consider incorporating grated or chopped ginger root into your favorite
stir-fry, soup, and other dishes. Steep fresh ginger root dried ginger root,
or ginger tea bags in hot water to produce ginger tea.
Ginger ale, on the other hand, is definitely best avoided. Carbonated
beverages are a typical cause of heartburn, and most ginger ale brands use
artificial flavoring instead of the real thing.
Adding
with licorice
Heartburn can also be treated using
licorice root, which is a traditional folk treatment. It's thought to help
increase the mucus layer on your esophageal lining, which could protect your esophagus
from stomach acid damage.
DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is a supplement that comprises licorice
that has been treated to eliminate much of the component glycyrrhizin, which can
have negative side effects.
Consuming too much licorice or DGL can cause blood pressure to rise,
potassium levels to drop, and drug interactions to occur. Before taking
licorice or DGL supplements, always see your doctor.
Apple
cider vinegar drinking
Some people use apple cider vinegar as a home cure for heartburn,
claiming that it can neutralize stomach acid.
Some people may benefit from drinking diluted apple cider vinegar after a
meal, according to one researcher. However, because these impacts did not
achieve statistical significance, more research is required.
If you want to give this remedy a try, dilute the apple cider vinegar
with water and drink it after your meal.
Gum chewing can help dilute acid
According to a 2014 study According to a reliable source, chewing gum for
half an hour after meals can also aid with heartburn relief.
Gum chewing increases saliva production and aids with swallowing. This
may aid in the diluting and clearing of stomach acid from the esophagus.
Avoiding
the inhalation of cigarette smoke:
You're probably aware that smoking is harmful to your health. However,
did you know that smoking might cause heartburn? If you're a smoker, don't
start up if you're experiencing heartburn.
Smoking may be a go-to coping tactic when you're feeling down, but it
won't help the burning sensation go away.
Attempting
to treat with over-the-counter drugs
There are numerous over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn treatments to choose
from.
There are three types of medicines
·
Antacids
·
H2 obstructers
·
Inhibition of the proton pump (PPIs)
PPIs and H2 blockers lower the amount of acid produced by your stomach,
which can help prevent and relieve heartburn symptoms. The acid in the stomach is
neutralized by antacids.
General view
When
heartburn strikes, there are a variety of over-the-counter medications, home
remedies, and lifestyle changes that can help.
Changing
your every day habits can also help you avoid acquiring heartburn symptoms in
the first place. For instance, consider the following:
· Avoid foods that cause heartburn,
such as fatty and spicy foods.
· Eat at least three hours prior to
going to bed.
· After eating, avoid lying down.
· keep a healthy body weight
Consult your
doctor if you have heartburn more than twice or three times a week. They may
recommend drugs or other therapies in some circumstances.
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