Heartburn can cause extreme discomfort, especially when it lasts for an extended period of time. It becomes even more irritating if you have no idea of any effective remedy to treat it. Below, we have tried to give you a brief analysis of its causes and relevant remedies.
Symptoms and main causes:
Paresis is a common health problem in which the patient feels a burning sensation and slight pain in the torso region. Our chest is the main victim due to the reflux of acid-peptic gastric juice between the pharynx and the stomach. In simpler terms, it is the body’s regurgitation of gastric acid that is primarily responsible for the burning sensation in the heart.
Mainly, it is considered that various types of food, such as; citrus, spicy, fatty and fried cause it. However, the way you eat your food is also one of the main causes of stomach pain. When you don’t chew your food well and eat in a hurry, the food sits undigested in your food ducts, causing heartburn. The instant the food passes into the stomach through the throat, the acid present in the stomach helps to absorb it.
Normally, the victim feels some of the following symptoms.
- A stabbing pain behind the breastbone that usually occurs after a meal. The pain can also be felt when bending the body and lying down.
- A bitter, sour, or salty taste in the mouth followed by a burning sensation in the back of the throat.
- Persistent cough, sore throat and hoarseness in the voice.
- Problems swallowing and consuming food.
- Formation of bile in the throat.
- frequent burping
Possible corrective measures:
To cure the disease, the first thing is to contact your doctor for proper control and to know the exact scope of the problem. However, we do have many antacids such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers available in pharmacies, but we do not recommend self-medication.
Self-help and homemade solutions:
The healing process becomes more effective if you apply some important tips along with the medication. Even a slight change in lifestyle and eating habits can help you cure the problem quickly. Don’t eat too much between meals and give your stomach a proper rest. Don’t eat in a hurry and chew food properly before swallowing. Drinking plenty of water will also help reduce the acid level in the body and bring great relief. Lemon juice is also considered to be a very effective herbal medicine to cure heartburn.
Word of caution for pregnant women:
Finally, a few words of warning for pregnant women, who have frequent complaints of heartburn. This happens mainly because during the period of pregnancy the hormone progesterone relaxes the valve in the stomach that mainly controls the formation of acid in the esophagus. Therefore, pregnant women need to drink a good amount of yogurt, milk, and water to make sure that their body stays hydrated and the acid does not bother them too much.