Heartburn is a burning sensation that starts in the lower chest and may spread to the throat.
Usually producecuando stomach acid flowing upward through the sphincter between the esophagus to the stomach because it has not closed completely or because there is pressure (tight clothing, pregnancy, obesity) in the stomach that causes acid back up into esophagus.
Main symptoms of heartburn:
* Burning sensation in the esophagus.
* Continuous stomach cramps
* Nausea
* Vomiting
Causes of acidity:
* Excessive intake of food or alcohol
* Maintain an empty stomach for too long or skipping breakfast
* Eating fatty foods (especialmentechocolates), acidic (tomato, orange, etc..) Or spicy (hot)
* Pregnancy
* Aging
* Obesity
Folk Remedies
1: Drink half a glass of papaya juice of half an hour after eating to prevent burning.
2: Eat every morning a bowl of oatmeal
3: Drink ¼ cup of water containing two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar 30 minutes after eating
4: Mix 2 tablespoons licorice root or ginger and half a cup of water. Mix and boil for 10 minutes. Take before bedtime.
5: Develop a juice 4 carrots and 2 lettuce leaves. Place ingredients in a blender with 1 cup water for 5 minutes. Strain the resulting liquid and take in the morning.
Recommendations
Sleeping with your head up.
If you sleep with your head up with a good pillow, this orientation will help gravity keep the contents of his stomach where it should. It also can be placed under the legs at the head of the bed blocks of four to six inches (10.16 cm -15.24 cm).
Avoid tight clothing or belts tight
Avoid using tight clothing such as pants, stockings (panty hose) or tight belts (especially after eating), it could put additional pressure be causing the acid into the esophagus.
Avoid fat in the stomach area
The fat may cause reflux. The same situation can occur when a woman is pregnant and therefore must ensure to eat a proper diet.
Exercise is beneficial for heartburn
People who exercise regularly have casinunca acidity. Even mild exercise such as walking daily can help relieve digestive problems. However, avoid exercising immediately after a meal.
Eat vegetables as they help to combat the acidity
Some foods that relieve heartburn are: potatoes, boiled carrots and cauliflower, and lettuce juice
Avoid foods high in fat, flavoring or highly acidic foods
The fat makes the body produce a hormone that weakens the esophageal valve. This situation favors the acid rises into the esophagus. As for condiments (especially pepper), those contributing to increased acid production. Also, avoid acidic foods like tomatoes or oranges.
No smoking
Nicotine irritates the esophageal valve both as the stomach lining. As a result, smokers tend to have more acidity.
Reduce intake of coffee.
Perhaps the problem is not caffeine but losaceites found in regular coffee and the decaf. Therefore, we recommend reducing the consumption of coffee.
Avoid consumption of peppermint.
Although many people take peppermint tea and peppermint without problems, there are others that cause them heartburn. For this reason, we recommend that people avoid suffering from heartburn in some people, it seems that the mint will cause heartburn. Try to avoid mints after dinner and see if it helps.
Reduce stress
Emotional stress contributes to acid production
Avoid alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Alcohol can irritate the stomach, while soft drinks can cause bloating in the stomach. All this may contribute to causing reflux.
Review your pain.
Avoid aspirin, since they contain a product that bothers my stomach. Acetaminophen is better.
Frequent eating
Studies have shown that people who eat slowly and often small meals in a relaxed atmosphere, can overcome heartburn.
Avoid sugar and chocolate
They can cause stomach irritation and reflux.
Not eating before sleeping
Lying just before eating allows stomach acid to flow more easily into the esophagus. It is better to eat three hours before bedtime.
See a doctor if heartburn symptoms persist
If it appears that after applying all the remedies and recommendations mentioned above, the acidity continues, it is important to see a doctor as it could be a symptom of major illness such as hiatal hernia, esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), stomach ulcer or in duodenum (part of the small intestine),
If the acidity is presented together with any of the following symptoms should seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
* Difficult or painful swallowing
* Vómto blood
* Bloody stool or very black
* Shortness of breath
* Vertigo
* Pain to neck irrada