What's the best way to avoid heartburn?

Question

it seems no matter what I eat I always end up with heartburn. Even if I don't eat anything all day long! What triggers heartburn and is there anyway way I can get rid of it without having to take zantac every day?

Answer 1

The esophagus is a muscular tube through which food passes from the mouth to stomach. When one feels a painful sensation in the esophagus, the condition is called heartburn, or indigestion. Indigestion is caused by gastric acid which regurgitates below the breastbone. In simple terms, when gastric acid starts rising in the gullet (esophagus). These acids are otherwise necessary to digest the food. Some symptoms of indigestion are:
A painful or burning sensation in the upper abdomen or chest, sometimes radiating to the back (heartburn).
The acid reflux may reach the pharynx (throat) and mouth

Here are someways you can avoid or lessen heartburn. If you smoke or drink heavy, stop it immediately. Bring discipline to your eating habits particularly the meals. Don't overeat, especially before bedtime. If you had to take heavy food before bedtime, take a brick walk before going to sleep. Avoid spicy or fatty foods. Such foods are good for taste, but bad for digestion. Never eat your food fast and chew it well. Good sleeping habits include sleeping on your left side. You may also raise the head of the bed by few inches so acids can't raise. Never bend after your meals. Take a time gap of at least 15 minutes to do so. Last but not the least, avoid using tight belts or clothes which exert pressure on your stomach.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Take calcium, this is the dumb but it makes sense to me on why it works. the body needs calcium for lots of stuff like building bones and little people, balancing acid levels in the blood and aiding in stomach digestion. so if the body dosen't have enough for the important things it takes it first from the stomach hence indigestion and heart burn. When i was pregnant when i stopped taking the calcium pills i would get heartburn when i took them i didn't. But i also find indigestion means a lack in digestive enzymes and fruit and veg are absolutely the best for that. If you don't want to take pills you can also get it from food like almonds, brocolli and dairy. Try a nice garden salad at the start of every meal. And try talking to a midwife for some added nat remedies.

Answer 4

23 ways to put out the fire.
1 - Avoid foods having acidic contents.
2 - Don't lie flat.
3 - Take an antacid - Maalox or WinGel.
4 - Avoid milk.
5 - Go easy on caffeine.
6 - No chocolates.
7 - Take gingerroot in capsule form.
8 - Just before you eat take Bitters in capsule form.
9 - Try aromatic herbs,such as catnip and fennel.
10 -A group of herbs that includes Irish moss, plantain may help.
11 -Try 1 tea spoon of apple cider vinegar.
12 -Avoid tobacco smoke.
13 -Swear off fizzy drinks.
14 -No hamburger pl.
15 -Check your waist line.
16 - loosen your belt.
17 -If you are lifting,bend at the knees.
18 -If you are on prescription drugs,check with your doctor.
19 -No chillies/pepper or their cousins.
20 -Avoid oranges and lemon.
21 - Eat dinner earlier.
22 -Avoid stress.
23-Drink plenty of water.
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Answer 5

If you are having frequent heartburn, prilosec otc is an option. It works wonders, and sometimes if you have gone long enough without heartburn, you will have healed and not have it so bad form then on.

If it continues, see a doctor. My brother has about a 50% chance of cancer in his throat sometime in his life due to acid reflux.

Answer 6

Change off the Zantac if its not helping......there are plenty other things your doctor can prescribe for you. then heed the advice in other answers as to raising headboard up using a brick under the head of the bed, no spicy foods.....but if you get the right antiacid for you your diet won't be bothering you as much...I eat most anyting now for I found what solved mine.

Answer 7

Don't eat to many salty of spicy foods with many condiments, use tums to help you heal it