I seem to get heartburn all the time. It doesn't matter what I eat or don't eat and it's driving me crazy. I take heartburn relief tablets but sometimes I can end up taking 5 or 6 in a day because it gets so bad. Anyone have any ideas what's wrong with me?
2007-06-10 07:51:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Heartburn is only partly caused by dietary intake. The real cause is acid reflux from your stomach into your esophagus.
You do not indicate what you take for your acid reflux symptoms. If it's Rolaids or Tums or similar, throw them away and start using Gaviscon for immediate symptom relief.
Rolaids/Tums and similar have a rebound effect. While they DO absorb existing acid, they also stimulate the stomach to produce more.
You may also want to try using Prilosec OTC or similar to reduce acid production by your stomach. If these don't bring relief, schedule a visit with a gastroenterologist.
Do NOT let chronic heartburn go untreated. It can lead to scarring and deterioration of the esophagus called Barrett's Esophagus, and this can be a precursor to esophageal cancer.
2007-06-13 04:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-21 03:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you go to the doctor - it sounds like a peptic ulcer to me.
2007-06-10 07:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have acid refux diease or GERDS.
2007-06-10 07:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by Satin sheets 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋