5 Things Which Trigger Heartburn

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5Things Which Trigger Heartburn
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• Heartburn is a burning sensation that occurs in
  the lower chest when the stomach acid backs up
  into the esophagus (food pipe). Heartburn is not
  a serious health concern and can be easily
  controlled by simple lifestyle changes.

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• Here are the common things that causes heartburn

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Wrong food items

• Fruits like oranges and grapefruits are classic
  heartburn foods. They are more likely to cause
  heartburn when consumed on an empty stomach.
  Tomatoes, spicy food, carbonated and caffeinated
  drinks also triggers heartburn. Therefore, it is
  necessary to keep in check the consumption of
  these food items.

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Eating before bedtime/ Eating frequently

• Eating 2-3 hours before lying down also causes
  heartburn because the food you have eaten slides
  up into your food pipe. So avoid eating dinner
  just before going to sleep. Consuming food items
  repeatedly and at irregular time also causes
  heartburn. The more you will eat, the more it
  will slide up to the food pipe. Therefore, it is
  important to follow a regular eating pattern.

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Excess weight

• Excess body fat increases your chances to get
  heartburn. It is because the extra fat causes
  increased pressure against the stomach, causing
  fluid to rise up. Therefore, maintaining a
  healthy weight also plays an important role in
  managing heartburn.

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Excessive alcohol consumption

• Drinking excessive alcohol consumption can lead
  to swelling of the stomach that can further lead
  to heartburn. Alcohol opens the sphincter, which
  allows acid free range and thus causes heartburn.

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Medications

• There are a number of over the counter drugs that
  can increase heartburn. Such medications increase
  the acid production in the stomach, which causes
  heartburn. Make sure to check with your doctor if
  your prescribed medicines are the reason for
  heartburn.

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