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majorrk

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heart burn has mainly is due to increased acid secretion or even normal acid secretion of the stomach which tends to regugitate in the wrong direction ie towards mouth through oesophagus. since there are no protective mechanisms in the oesophagus yu tend to get this burning sensation or pain in the retrosternal region.

the main causes can be as below

- Tension

-incresed intake of chillies

- alcohol

-intake of other irritants of the stomach

-some anatomical anomalies like diaphragmatic hernias

and so on .

So please ensure that you are not tensed up, do not consume lot of alcohol/tea or coffee, and are getting proper sleep and rest.

sometimes this problem is denovo in origin ie it is in your genes and yu tend to be a high secretor of acid.

i suggest you consult some one qualified and to begin with I am sure antacids will help. However not without proper medical examination.

regards

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Another reason for heartburn and Acid reflux that is not discussed very often is maintaining a good posture. Here is an extract from an article I found:

" That’s right, the postures you adopt while you ingest food and directly after you eat are important, because they can either make food digestion an easy or difficult process for your body. For instance, sitting in a hunched forward position while you eat, and lying down directly after a meal, places additional stress on the stomach and can promote indigestion or heartburn.

Furthermore, wearing anything tight around your waist (belts, tight pants, corset, etc.) while you’re eating, places pressure on your stomach. Taut clothing constricts your tummy from expanding and moving freely, which is a natural process during eating and digestion.

When you put excess pressure on your stomach, it takes longer for your stomach to digest food. The longer it takes for your stomach to digest food, the higher your chances of developing indigestion and/or acid reflux. Therefore, improving posture during and after meals may help or prevent symptoms of heartburn."

Source: http://naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com/blog/2006/12/28/how-your-posture-is-affecting-your-acid-reflux/

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What about stress? Has something happened to stress you out? Here is more info on

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Quick Action Plan for Preventing and Treating Heartburn (Acid Reflux of GERD)

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1. Conventional physicians recommend over-the-counter antacid medications for Acid Reflux Symptom

Although these drugs can provide temporary relief, long-term use may be harmful, as they reduce the amount of stomach acids necessary for proper digestion and assimilation of food.

2. Screen for food allergies, which contribute to poor digestion, thus leading to heartburn. Avoid the following: foods you are allergic to, eating too many different types of foods at the same meal, drinking excess fluids during the meal, wolfing down food, or eating under stress.

3. Avoid overeating, do not eat acid forming foods, commercially-processed foods, overly spicy foods, refined sugars and carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats or oils, coffee, chocolate, sodas, excess alcohol, orange and grapefruit juice, tomato products, pasteurized milk or dairy products, and foods containing peppermint and spearmint.

4. Eat an organic whole foods diet, full of organic fresh green vegetables and green vegetable juices, especially freshly-made cucumber juice, which can provide instant relief. Free-range organic meats and poultry, and wild-caught fish are recommended. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

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