{"id":20622,"date":"2019-11-04T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=20622"},"modified":"2021-01-13T17:01:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T11:31:00","slug":"causes-of-heartburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/causes-of-heartburn\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Heartburn: Know Before It Becomes Severe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Feeling of burning pain in your lower chest is what we call a Heartburn. Acid refluxes are the most common causes of Heartburn, wherein the stomach contents or acid flows back to your esophagus(i.e., food pipe). These common burning pain can last from a few minutes to several hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Know The Procedures To Perform<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pain often gets worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over. The unusual heartburn is common and doesn&#8217;t account for any severe cause. But the heartburn that is frequent and persisting can be a cause of the serious condition. Here, let&#8217;s know more about the Causes of Heartburn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Know the Causes of Heartburn<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Knowing about the exact heartburn cause is not obvious. But various factors may lead to heartburn and even can worsen the case;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Food we eat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Longer gaps in between the meals<\/li>\n<li>Eating too much than required<\/li>\n<li>Certain food items such as onions, chocolate, high-fat foods, citrus fruits, garlic, spicy foods, and tomato-based products(like canned sauces and soup)<\/li>\n<li>Excessive intake of caffeinated beverages and carbonated beverages<\/li>\n<li>Eating before bedtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Lifestyle factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/prevention-obesity-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Obesity and being overweight contributes specifically<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The habit of excessive drinking and smoking<\/li>\n<li>Sitting in the same posture for too long<\/li>\n<li>Lack of exercising or inactivity<\/li>\n<li>Too much stress<\/li>\n<li>Tight clothes worsen the case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Medical cases and issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/know-more-about-balanced-diet-for-pregnant-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pregnant women<\/a> often encounter heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Hiatal hernia<\/li>\n<li>GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)<\/li>\n<li>Medications like anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/13-amazing-source-of-protein-for-vegetarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">13 Amazing Source of Protein for Vegetarians<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How does Heartburn Feel Like?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In here, we will discuss various heartburn symptoms that include;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Burning sensation in the throat or middle of the chest from stomach acid is the primary symptom<br \/>\n2. Chest pain at the time of bending over, lying down or eating<br \/>\n3. Unpleasant sour and acidic taste at the back of the tongue or throat<br \/>\n4. Facing difficulty while swallowing<br \/>\n5. Unpleasant odor in the breath<br \/>\n6. Persisting cough or hiccups<br \/>\n7. Feeling of sickness<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remedies to Treat Heartburn<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prevention is better than cure! To prevent the causes of Heartburn you must reduce the creation of stomach acid. Simple <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lifestyle changes<\/a> can help stop or reduce heartburn. The remedies include;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Take frequent but small meals and avoid overeating.<br \/>\n2. Improve your sleeping posture<br \/>\n3. Do not hold urine for too long.<br \/>\n4. Avoid sitting in the same posture for a longer duration. In short, change your sitting posture frequently.<br \/>\n5. Make sure to drink plenty of water.<br \/>\n6. A person with obesity much reduces weight.<br \/>\n7. Follow a healthy eating habit, i.e., limit fat intake or avoid eating deep-fried food items.<br \/>\n8. After eating meals walk for at least 15 minutes to avoid heartburn symptoms<br \/>\n9. Stay active and start moving, basically start exercising to avoid heartburn issues<br \/>\n10. Make a thorough review of your current medication, if any.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As discussed above, we may conclude that a simple lifestyle and behavioral changes can help in preventing the causes of heartburn. Negligence is not an option if it persists for a long period of time it may lead to other more serious conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\/drajaykumarsharma-Cardiologist\">Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma is the best cardiologist in Noida<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To get an instant appointment or consultation regarding <strong>Heartburn\u00a0treatment<\/strong>, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/QBEYJNYQB4QZI1\"><strong>contact us on Whatsapp<\/strong><\/a> (+91 9654030724) or <strong>email us at connect@gomedii.com<\/strong>, regarding our services. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/dietary-myths-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Dietary Myths During Pregnancy Which are Not Really True!<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Feeling of burning pain in your lower chest is what we call a Heartburn. Acid refluxes are the most common causes of Heartburn, wherein the stomach contents or acid flows back to your esophagus(i.e., food pipe). 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