2006-07-25 18:30:52 · 21 answers · asked by shedeedee 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
she is 39 and her blood pressure yesterday was 116/70. It started last night after she ate some fire chips or whatever it is called.
2006-07-25 18:43:53 · update #1
Ice cream or a shake works wonders! A thick dairy product and get her to burp!
2006-07-25 18:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in women, the early signs of a heart attack mimic those of heartburn. If your mother is past menopause and has not eaten something specific that might be causing the heartburn, you may want to talk to a doctor or visit an emergency room, especially if she has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smokes, or has other known risk factors for heart disease.
If you're pretty sure it's just digestive, try some soda crackers. Milk can actually aggravate the situation.
2006-07-25 18:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by materfamilia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some home remedies for common stomach aches and heart burn are:
Mix a about 1 tsp of baking soda in an 8 oz glass of water and drink it.
Make a hot ginger tea from your spice cabinet or drink ginger ale...chammomile tea may help too....
However remember that home remedies are NOT a substitute for medical care.
Plus, I don't mean to frighten you but heartburn can be a sign of a heart attack in a woman. It may be safest to phone a doctor or go to the emergency room if you can.
I hope she feels better soon, and she is lucky to have a child who cares for her like you do.
Alley
2006-07-25 18:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by alleymarziacat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a doctor. Don't try to find answers on a chatroom like this. A doctor will be able to help you find good medicine if necessary. If cost of medicine is an issue, there are many government programs that can help.
2006-07-25 18:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have some baking soda, I believe there is directions on the box on how to use it as an antacid.
BAKING SODA
Ingredients: Sodium bicarbonate U.S.P.
Directions: As an antacid: effective as an antacid to alleviate heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion. Use 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 cup of water every 2 hours up to a maximum of 8 dosages. Do not use if your are on a sodium restricted diet.
2006-07-25 18:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Milk?
2. Have her sit-up.
3. You mean you don't have ANY meds at home? Tums, Rolaid, Pepto Bismuth?
2006-07-25 18:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by afanofnataliewood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on why your mother has heartburn. If she has simple indigestion, and does not have any heart problems or high blood pressure, bicarbonate soda might help. The instructions for using it are generally on the box. If she is having chest pain and it is not indigestion, get up and get her to a doctor NOW. If she is pregnant, she needs to contact her ob/gyn ASAP/
2006-07-25 18:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her Amla Juice (Gooseberry juice ) this helps in Acidity and heartburn. Also ask her to try some good ayurvedic medicine for this like Amalpit mishran
www.planetayurveda.com
2006-07-25 19:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by aarzooji a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be checked by a doctor. It's likely that it is indigestion, but several other more serious things could be wrong. For instance, heart attack, gall bladder attack, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, etc.
2006-07-25 18:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk usually helps, or something to neutralize the acid, like ice cream or other dairy products. Can you get some tums at the store?
2006-07-25 18:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by nurseTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋