Heartburn in the throat
Heartburn in the throat, also called gastroesophageal reflux, is caused by the passage of stomach acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Heartburn in the throat can cause severe burning pain, as well as other symptoms that can spoil the pleasure of dinner for any of us.
Women heartburn in the throat causes even more problems than men. This is because heartburn in women can be difficult to distinguish from other medical problems, such as gallstone disease and heart disease. Plus, pregnancy can make heartburn symptoms significantly worse. While for most people, heartburn in the throat is more of an accidental, temporary nature, for those who experience a burning sensation in the throat and sternum more than twice a week, heartburn may indicate serious damage to the lining of the esophagus.
Heartburn in the throat occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter spontaneously opens or does not close properly. The symptoms of heartburn are almost XNUMX% likely to exacerbate obesity and smoking habits. In addition, certain foods, such as citrus fruits, spicy foods, or fatty foods, can significantly worsen irritated esophageal heartburn.
As for the symptoms of heartburn, it is usually a burning pain in the middle of the chest or in the middle of the abdomen. In addition, the person may experience a dry cough, pain when swallowing, or worsening asthma.
How to treat heartburn in your throat
Treatment for heartburn depends on the symptoms. If, for example, we are talking about a pregnant woman, the symptoms very often disappear immediately after childbirth, without any treatment at all. In general, the tips are quite simple: eat food in small portions, avoid foods that worsen heartburn, do not smoke, wear loose-fitting clothing (to avoid excessive pressure on the abdomen), while sleeping, position the body so that the upper part is slightly on elevation – this reduces the likelihood of stomach contents entering the esophagus.
But first of all, consult a doctor!
In severe cases of heartburn in the throat, medications such as proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers may be used. Antacids, which are often used by women during pregnancy, help to neutralize stomach acid and get rid of the symptoms of heartburn.