Heartburn is a painful condition involving the upper digestive system. It is the result of stomach acid reflux when the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) weakens.
There are several causes of heartburn. The food you eat is the most common factor. Drinking coffee, tea, soda and other drinks that contain caffeine will weaken the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) and cause the stomach acid to reflux.
You should stay away from foods that are spicy, fatty and greasy. It takes longer for these foods to be digested and pressures the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Dining in an Italian restaurant may not be a good idea because dishes with tomatoes or tomato sauces relax the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) and can trigger heartburn.
Citrus fruits and juices like orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Drinking milk and eating dairy products slows down the digestion process and incites acid production.
It is not advisable to keep any booze in your fridge. Alcoholic beverages heighten acidity in the stomach and relax the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Don't be tempted to eat chocolate. Chocolate makes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) relax.
Food may be the biggest contributor in causing heartburn but there are other factors such as cigarette or cigar smoking. The chemicals in the cigarette smoke weaken the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Eating within 2 to 3 hours before bed time can also cause heartburn. When you are lying down with a full stomach, the stomach contents are pushed to the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Wearing tight fitting clothes like girdles, corsets and belts squeezes the stomach and causes the food to reflux into the esophagus.
Tough exercises can force your stomach and LES (lower esophageal sphincter) to go into spasm. Avoid exercise after meals.
If you are suffering from other illnesses, ask your doctor if the medicines you are taking can trigger heartburn. - 32390
There are several causes of heartburn. The food you eat is the most common factor. Drinking coffee, tea, soda and other drinks that contain caffeine will weaken the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) and cause the stomach acid to reflux.
You should stay away from foods that are spicy, fatty and greasy. It takes longer for these foods to be digested and pressures the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Dining in an Italian restaurant may not be a good idea because dishes with tomatoes or tomato sauces relax the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) and can trigger heartburn.
Citrus fruits and juices like orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Drinking milk and eating dairy products slows down the digestion process and incites acid production.
It is not advisable to keep any booze in your fridge. Alcoholic beverages heighten acidity in the stomach and relax the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Don't be tempted to eat chocolate. Chocolate makes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) relax.
Food may be the biggest contributor in causing heartburn but there are other factors such as cigarette or cigar smoking. The chemicals in the cigarette smoke weaken the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Eating within 2 to 3 hours before bed time can also cause heartburn. When you are lying down with a full stomach, the stomach contents are pushed to the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).
Wearing tight fitting clothes like girdles, corsets and belts squeezes the stomach and causes the food to reflux into the esophagus.
Tough exercises can force your stomach and LES (lower esophageal sphincter) to go into spasm. Avoid exercise after meals.
If you are suffering from other illnesses, ask your doctor if the medicines you are taking can trigger heartburn. - 32390
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