why do i get heartburn w/e you would call it when i chew tobacco and rarely when i smoke?
2007-02-06 06:59:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If you experience this quite often then you could have GERD.
What causes GERD?
No one knows why people get GERD. A hiatal hernia may contribute. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach is above the diaphragm, the muscle wall that separates the stomach from the chest. The diaphragm helps the LES keep acid from coming up into the esophagus. When a hiatal hernia is present, it is easier for the acid to come up. In this way, a hiatal hernia can cause reflux. A hiatal hernia can happen in people of any age; many otherwise healthy people over 50 have a small one.
Other factors that may contribute to GERD include
alcohol use
overweight
pregnancy
smoking
Also, certain foods can be associated with reflux events, including
citrus fruits
chocolate
drinks with caffeine
fatty and fried foods
garlic and onions
mint flavorings
spicy foods
tomato-based foods, like spaghetti sauce, chili, and pizza
If it persists see a Dr for a diagnosis.
2007-02-06 07:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 13:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Marion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some of that spit is trickling down in the back of your throat instead of getting spat out. When you smoke it's less likely to occur.
2007-02-06 07:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c your upsetting your stomach acids...you swallow a little bit on the chew...cigs you don't swallow the smoke.
2007-02-06 07:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋