How do I prevent heartburn from coming back?

Answer 1

There are simple lifestyle changes you can make and tips you can follow that will help you prevent heartburn.

1) Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus.

2) Avoid foods and beverages that can trigger reflux of stomach contents.

Some foods and beverages increase the risk of reflux by relaxing the LES. These include alcohol; beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea and cola drinks; carbonated beverages; citrus fruits and juices; tomatoes and tomato sauces; chocolate; spicy and fatty foods.

3) Don't eat within two to three hours before bedtime.

Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, increasing the chances of refluxed food.

4) If you're overweight, lose the extra pounds.

Obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can then push stomach contents up into the esophagus.

5) Elevate your head a few inches while you sleep.

Lying down flat presses the stomach's contents against the LES. With the head higher than the stomach, gravity helps reduce this pressure. You can elevate your head in a couple of ways. You can place bricks, blocks or anything that's sturdy securely under the legs at the head of your bed. You can also use an extra pillow, or a wedge-shaped pillow, to elevate your head.

6) Don't wear belts or clothes that are tight fitting around the waist
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Clothing that fits tightly around the abdomen will squeeze the stomach, forcing food up against the LES, and cause food to reflux into the exophagus. Clothing that can cause problems include tight-fitting belts and slenderizing undergarments.

7) Stop smoking.

The chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the LES as they pass from the lungs into the blood.

8) Avoid alcohol.

Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow these tips: Dilute alcoholic beverages with water or club soda, drink moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages -- the suggested amounts are 1-2 mixed drinks, 12-16 ounces of wine, or 2-3 beers, drink white wine instead of red, choose non-alcoholic beer or wine whenever you can.

9) Keep a heartburn record.

Record what triggerd your acid reflux episodes, the severity of each episode, how your body reacts, and what gives you relief. The next step is to take this information to your doctor so the both of you can determine what lifestyle changes you will need to make and what treatments will give you maximum relief.

10) Take your medication at the same time every day.

It is very important to take your medication every day. If you are prone to forgetting, leave yourself a note to remind you or take your medication when you do another daily activity that you don't forget doing, such as brushing your teeth or washing your face.

Hope these help...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi,

In Kevin Treadau's book, cures they do not want you to know about, he says that heartburn is not excess stomach acid, he claims it is not enough.

Cure is to take a tablespoon of vinegar with some water, and it will cure it and will not come back. I tried it once and it works.

Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year,

Darryl S.

Answer 4

you can get med from your doc. and take before heartburn or you can get stuff to take every day. I get it really bad it's awful it makes me throw up know when i get it cause it hurts so bad(mine last for about 15 min.)but i still don't take anything for it cause it comes and goes. sometimes i will get it so many times in a week then others I won't get it for months(i better knock on wood!)
If you drink this will cause it to come on.

Answer 5

sure does, the real name for heartburn is acid reflux, its stomach acid coming up into your esophagus. Eat less cheesy, tomato saucy, red meaty foods. If it's hearty and delicious and greasy looking it'll give you heartburn.

Answer 6

you could have googled "about" yourself, take a prilosec otc once a day or a zantac twice a day but prilosec is a better option. Omeprazole actually turns off the proton pump that makes the acid in your esophageal and upper digestive area. Neither zantac or prilosec interact with much so take freely, follow dosing schedule and you will be okay.

Answer 7

just keep track of the foods you eat that give you heartburn and take something before you eat that food, such as Prilosec or Phazyne.

Answer 8

There is over the counter medicine that works well. Eat smaller meals and dont eat late at night. NO acidy foods:)
Thats all.