There I just knew it! Lapping up that jalapeno-laced salsa and the molten, golden cheese pasta was simply loved by your tongue. But the spices have lit a fire below your rib-cage. The stomach acid travels north through the lower esophageal sphincter to the esophagus causing the fire-in-the-furnace feeling. Heartburn is what it is called.
Picture showing how heartburn is caused.
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may cause acid reflux. Have antacids before the intake of such drugs the next time. For chronic conditions consult your doctor.
* Holding the head high can help prevent acid reflux. Sleeping with pillow below the head helps.
* Lying down in full stomach can cause the food to exert pressure against the lower esophageal sphincter causing the acid to spill in the esophagus. Don’t lie down for a snooze after dinner.
* Obesity increases the pressure exerted on the abdomen which pushes the food towards the esophagus. However by reducing the weight by ten percent fat people can help you to get rid of of heartburn.
* Tight outfits squeeze against the stomach thus pushing the food against the lower esophageal sphincter. This increases possibility of acid reflux.
* Eating the sinful chocolates, drinking tea-coffee,citrous juice etc increases acid reflux. Drinking and smoking, too enhances the acid reflux.
* Emotional disturbances can lead to heartburn. Remember this the next time you fight with your spouse!
Keeping a record of the heartburn and using it to modify your lifestyle helps to keep acid reflux at bay. Lastly, alleviation of stress helps, so beat stress!
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