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Heartburn is an unpleasant burning sensation around the esophagus and breastbone. It is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, i.e. the regurgitation of gastric juices into the esophagus.
Heartburn – causes
The immediate cause of heartburn is acid reflux disease, i.e. the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It is therefore a disorder of the esophagus, for which the sphincter is responsible: it throws food into the system. Heartburn can also be caused by an overflow in the stomach or a hasty and therefore inaccurate chewing of food.
The following people complain of heartburn in particular:
- with hiatal hernia;
- with peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum (accompanied by burning, nausea and pain, especially on an empty stomach or before eating. After a meal, the symptoms of heartburn pass);
- with gastric hyperplasia (especially in the peravastric area);
- after gastrectomy;
- in diseases of the biliary tract;
- during pregnancy;
- suffering from psychoneurotic disorders,
- suffering from indigestion (indigestion is accompanied by abdominal pain around the navels, gas and belching. Symptoms mainly occur after eating too much).
- who are taking drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid, antibiotics on an empty stomach.
Heartburn can be a symptom of an allergy to foods in your daily diet. To diagnose which diet component causes allergic reactions, it is worth performing a diagnostic mailing test for food allergies. You can do them without leaving your home.
The feeling of heartburn is aggravated by:
- nervous tension;
- alcohol abuse;
- nicotinism;
- mental exhaustion and fatigue.
Heartburn is a common ailment, but it is very troublesome. To deal with it, it is often necessary to visit a specialist. Make an appointment for a teleconsultation with an internist today for help and appropriate medications.
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Heartburn – diagnosis
If you have heartburn constantly, you should do a special test to find the cause of this ailment. Doctors very often use gastroscopy in diagnostics. A tube with a webcam is inserted through the patient’s esophagus. Thanks to this webcam, the duodenum and gastric mucosa are visible on the screen, which helps in accurate diagnosis. Doctors often take a sample for examination during gastroscopy, especially if there are ulcers, which often turn into cancer. Screening for Helicobacter pylori bacteria, which you will perform at home, will also be helpful in diagnosing the problem.
An additional examination is an X-ray of the gastrointestinal tract, which is performed when ulcers are suspected. Before the examination, you should drink the contrast agent, as in the case of computed tomography, which is also used in similar cases. To receive specialist help, make an appointment with a gastroenterologist who will refer you to appropriate examinations and implement effective treatment.
For heartburn, we recommend ANTYZGAGOCAPS for the digestive system – herbal dietary supplement in capsules from Herbapol in Krakow.
How can I prevent heartburn?
There are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of heartburn. Belong to them:
- moderate and proper nutrition;
- drinking still water before meals;
- taking digestive aids (mint, St. John’s wort);
- maintaining a healthy weight;
- restriction of eating fats;
- limiting carbonated drinks;
- avoiding: garlic, citrus, chocolate, onion, coffee;
- eating small portions, but more often;
- quitting smoking;
- avoiding food right before exercise or sleep;
- you should not wear tight clothes and belts that press against the abdomen;
- you should lie on your left side more often, because this position places the stomach below the esophagus (gastric juice does not retreat);
- raise the head of the bed about 10-15 cm to avoid reflux of gastric juice into the esophagus;
- limiting the intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
In order to prevent heartburn, it is worth including appropriate supplementation in your daily diet, which supports digestion and helps prevent unpleasant ailments. Buy Betaine HCL with bitterness, the natural composition of which improves digestive processes and helps to get rid of the problem of heartburn. The digestive system is also positively influenced by Heartburn Farm – Invent Farm liquid supplement, which you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
Heartburn – treatment
There are times when, even with most preventive measures, we get heartburn. Patients are also given antacids. There are a number of preparations available at the pharmacy that block the production of stomach acid. You can also reach for Digestive aid, a dietary supplement with ginger and mint to support digestion, to forget about heartburn and enjoy a healthy digestive system.
Try also herbal infusions with beneficial effects on the digestive system, such as Wormwood.
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Over-the-counter medications can be used for chronic heartburn, which is not a sign of something more serious. These preparations neutralize stomach acid, and their action is very similar. The tablets do. that the lining of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum is covered with a protective layer that prevents stomach acid from getting into it. Over-the-counter preparations also reduce the gases accumulated in the stomach, i.e. they reduce the feeling of fullness. Attention! These preparations should not be abused or taken from time to time. In order for the drugs to have any effect, use the entire package, occasional administration may cause increased production of stomach acid. It is worth consulting the disturbing symptoms with a general practitioner who will help diagnose the source of the problem and implement effective methods of treatment.
To reduce the likelihood of heartburn, it is worth drinking Anti-zGago – herbal and fruit tea with chamomile, plantain, coriander, mallow, chicory and ginger in the composition. We also recommend the dietary supplement RefluxoHerbs stomach – a herbal infusion mixture.
If you are observing disturbing symptoms, you can do the initial medical survey yourself before consulting your doctor.