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Table Of Content

Chapter-1 What are the reasons for heartburns?.......................5

Chapter-2 Types of heartburns…………………………………………………8

Chapter-3 Ways to alleviate heartburns………………………………….11

Chapter-4 Dealing with persistent heartburns…………………………14

Chapter-5 Natural treatments for heartburns...………………………17

Chapter-6 Some effective home remedies for heartburns.………20

Chapter-7 How to deal with heartburns during pregnancy?......23

Chapter-8 Connection between heartburns and arthritis..………26

Chapter-9 Heartburns- should be taken seriously or not?.........29

Chapter-10 Right diet to alleviate heartburns…………………………..32

Chapter-11 Conclusion..……………………………………………………………35

Chapter 1 - What are the reasons for heartburns?

Excessive stomach acid leakage into theesophagus or lower throat is what leads toheartburns. Acid reflux which means acid flowback is a medical name used for stomach acidflow back from the stomach of the patient to theesophagus. Further acid reflux syndrome, heartreflux, acid burn and Gastrointestinal acidreflux disease are the terms which are used toexplain the symptoms of heartburns. It is anordeal which seriously disrupts the live of thesufferer especially who experience frequentsymptoms of this distressing problem. Thepatient has to bear a constant uneasiness andpain while eating and drinking. Sleeping becomesdifficult as the pain deepens when you lie down.A majority of the people struggle withheartburns because of their eating habits, whilevery few suffer from this condition due to theirgenetic frame.

Heartburns take place when the lower esophagealsphincter between the stomach and the esophagusdoesn’t close up properly leading to severedamages to the esophagus. LES is extremelysensitive to a lot of foodstuffs which tend to

make it wobbly. Some of the possible culpritsthat can cause heartburns include foods whichare acidic such as oranges, spicy foods likeenchiladas and sweet eatables like chocolates.Apart from these, there are various otherfactors which can develop gastroesophagealdisorders. It has been revealed that consumptionof alcohol or tobacco can cause the LES (LowerEsophageal Sphincter) not to close properly.Moreover, things like obesity, pregnancy etctend to put pressure or weight on stomach thatcauses the food consumed to flow back. Excessiveamount of acid out of the stomach furthertriggers heartburn. Also, stress and tension areknown to be the biggest causes of over-stimulation of the gastric acid.

Thus, the patients undergoing this ordeal firstneed to make certain changes in their eatinghabits and lifestyles. Eating large portions ofmeals and that too full of fats and calories arethe foremost things to say goodbye to. Lack of agood exercise routine and being always stressedout make your obese which directly affects youdigestive system. The reasons of heartburns cancease if the patient stops smoking, eat smallportions of meals at frequent intervals, avoidsfatty and spicy foods, lose some weight and lookfor different ways to overcome stress. If theheartburns goes untreated, the condition can

worsen leading to perilous diseases like ulcers,Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer etc. Weshall discuss about all these aspects of this

disease in the following chapters.

Chapter 2 - Types of heartburns

Heartburns are categorized under various typesdepending on factors like their cause, severityetc. Thus, before seeking a suitable treatmentfor this painful and distressing ordeal, it isgood to know the type of heartburns you areundergoing. Some of the types of heartburns

which are very common include-

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease- GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease which is also known asAcid Reflux is the most serious and painful formof heartburns. GERD being a sign of a severeunderlying problem is more than just a normalheartburn. If the patient suffers fromheartburns more than one time in a week for manyhours/days, there are more chances that he issuffering from Gastro Esophageal Reflux Diseaseand not just a simple heartburn. If not treatedon time, it can even lead to many periloushealth problems like halitosis, laryngitis,asthma, wheezing, interstitial fibrosis,gingivitis etc.

Pregnancy heartburns- Heartburn is one of thehealth problems which can be brought bypregnancy. However, the good part is that theseheartburns go away after the infant is born.During pregnancy’s third trimester, the pressureon the stomach increases which decelerate thedigestive system and cause the acids to stay instomach for long. This increases the chances ofthe digestive acids to flow back from thestomach to the esophagus giving rise toheartburns.

Chronic heartburns- Chronic heartburns are quitesevere and occurs twice or thrice a week. Sincesuch frequent attacks of heartburn can be awarning of more serious diseases like GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease, it is advisable toget yourself examined by a specialized doctor toknow the actual reason behind such recurrentheartburn attacks. Knowing the heartburn typeyou are suffering from make it quire easier to

find out the causes for your heartburns.

Summer heartburns- Summer is a season foroutings, enjoying the delicious cheesesandwiches and scrumptious fries and also forincreased heartburns. The stifling hightemperature combined with oily and fattyfoodstuff leads to more chances of heartburn

attacks. Thus, during summers it is advisable tostay away from acidic food and have light mealswhich are easy and quick to digest.

Nighttime heartburn- It is among the worst typesof heartburns. While other heartburn attacksoccur during daytime and thus it is easier todeal with them either by taking medicines or byresting, nighttime heartburn attacks the patientat night when their body is completely relaxedand not ready to handle such agonizing pain anduneasiness. However, there are still some waysto alleviate all these heartburns which shall be

discussed in detailed in the next chapter.

Chapter 3 - Ways to alleviate heartburns

Heartburn is extremely painful and is anunpleasant burning sensation in the esophaguswhich happens due to excessive stomach acid.However, by taking certain steps you alleviatethis distressing malady to a great extent. Toovercome the ordeal of heartburn attacks, it isbest to look for the causes first and thendecide about the steps to be taken to assuagethis problem. As mentioned earlier, heartburnsoccur when excessive stomach acid results inirritation in the esophagus. It happens if thelower esophageal sphincter is not sealed orclosed properly. There are two chief reasons

which results in such a state.

One major reason is overeating which fills upthe stomach in excess. Thus, the obvious way toalleviate heartburn is to avoid eating too mucheven if your dining table is full of deliciousoily and fatty foodstuff. Limiting yourself toonly moderate meal portions can help youexperience great results by getting you relieved

from frequent heartburn attacks.

Another reason which leads to this problem istoo much weight or pressure over the stomach.Such a condition is most common during pregnancyor obesity. Thus, for a pregnant lady a goodposture, using a comfortable pillow, avoidingsleeping immediately after the meals etc aresome of the ways which highly reduces thediscomfort. Ideally, it is best to go to bed 2-3hours after eating. However, after pregnancywhen the baby is born, all the symptoms ofheartburns go away but in the case of obesitythe only way to reduce the bouts of heartburnsis to lose weight.

Some of the foodstuff which should be avoided bythe patients of heartburns includes citrusfruits, chocolate, mustard, tomatoes, sodas,juice, coffee, vinegar etc. Foods with higherfat content lead to heartburns and thus friedand oily foodstuff should be avoided. Instead,incorporate certain alterations in yourlifestyle to alleviate the pain and discomfortof heartburns. Follow a good exercise and dietregime including aloe Vera, chamomile tea, rawpotatoes, marshmallows, turmeric etc.

Smoking is one of the major culprits of thepainful heartburn bouts as it stimulates stomachacid production. Besides, stress also

contributes to this agonizing condition. Thusalong with following a good exercising and dietplan, quit smoking and stay away from stress. Afew lifestyle modifications such as these canmake a great difference in the life of aheartburn patient.

Chapter 4 - Dealing with persistent heartburns

Persistent heartburn being one of the worstforms of heartburns is extremely painful andattacks the patient twice or thrice a weak. Someof the symptoms of this ordeal includedifficulty in swallowing, sore throat, coughing,chest pain with burning sensation and foodgetting back to the mouth even after swallowing.Seeking medical guidance is obviously the bestway to go as remaining unchecked can lead tomore severe complications. Acid flowing back tothe esophagus can eventually result in seriousdamage. Constant heartburn if not treated ontime could even result in diseases like ulcersin esophagus or stricture which implies theesophageal slims or narrows after a certainstage. The worst case may be Barrett’s esophagusthat in turn can result in esophageal cancer.

Fortunately, there are certain ways with thehelp of which the occurrence of heartburnsymptoms can be highly reduced. The incidents ofpersistent heartburn attacks twice or thrice aweek if remained unchecked can be underminingyour healthiness. A specialist doctor can verywell assess your present condition and opt forappropriate actions. Besides there are certain

lifestyle alterations which can help you

effectively deal with persistent heartburns.

To begin with, consider what you eat so that youcan isolate the foodstuff that seems tocorrespond with a heartburn attack and eliminatethat from your meal plan. Also watch out for thebeverages you drink. For instance, if bouts ofheartburns follow soon after consuming drinkslike coffee, alcohol etc, cut them out of yourdiet or moderate. Besides, avoid eating fattyand oily foodstuff especially not within 3-4hours of going to bed. Instead of large mealseat small frequent meals because when thestomach is too full, there is more likelihood of

acid entering the esophagus.

Moreover, it is good to drink plenty of water ifyou are a heartburn patient as water is ahealthy and natural neutralizer for acids. Inaddition, tight fitted clothes are also anunfavorable sign for heartburns. These are a fewcommon lifestyle alterations regardingpersistent heartburn. However, if the symptomspersist then it is advisable that you should seea doctor. Depending on your condition, they cangive you the needed medicines and advice on howyou can alleviate such frequent heartburns. Someof the medicines which are highly effective in

treating this problem include prilosec, tagamet,Gaviscon, H2 blockers, nexium, prevacid, andmany more.

Chapter 5 - Natural treatments for heartburns

Heartburn is a medical condition associated withdigestive system where the stomach acid flowback to the esophagus and cause burningsensations under the sternum and breastbone. Itvaries from mild and sporadic to serious andchronic. They are classified into various formsdepending on their severity. For instance,chronic heartburns may be a sign of some seriousproblems like gastritis, hiatal hernia, pepticulcer etc. Fortunately, there are copioustreatments available for heartburns. They can bedealt with antacids like Mylant, Riopan, Maalaxetc. However, these can only lessen the paintemporarily and do not provide a lasting healing

effect.

One of the most imperative and effective stepsto treat this problem is to make some seriousalterations in your lifestyles. Some of thethings to be avoided in case you want to getrelieved form the painful symptoms of thisdisease are alcohol, cigarettes, fatty food,spicy food, junk food etc. Quitting all thesewould lower down the level of acid in your bodyproviding better functioning of the organs.Also, avoid sleeping immediately after yourmeals. Ideally, one should go to bed three to

four hours after eating. It is also advisable totake smaller meals at frequent time intervalsinstead of taking three big meals as smallermeals give sufficient time to your system for

digesting the food.

In addition, going for regular walks too helpsin alleviating the discomfort caused due to thisordeal. Besides, as ginger is good to treat thiscondition, you can take it as ginger tablets,ginger tea and even in its raw form. Apart fromthis, aloe Vera juice, chamomile, fennel tea etcalso help in curing heartburn. There are somemethods to speed up the digestive process aswell such as taking cumin seeds along with aglass of water or an apple after consuming yourmeals. It is also advisable to drink plenty ofwater. Water if consumed in a good amount as peryour body needs can charge up the rate ofmetabolism and purifies your body system which

ultimately helps in improving digestion.

Light exercises can also help in relievingdiseases associated with the digestion system.Devoting just a few minutes to moderate physicalactivities in a day such as stretching, walking,jogging etc would improve your circulation aswell as digestive muscle movements and therebyhelps in digesting food easily. All the

mentioned natural treatments would help toalleviate burning, choking and chest pain causeddue to heartburn. Plus, you would feel better

both physically as well as mentally.

Chapter 6 - Some effective home

Remedies for heartburns

Presently, home remedies to treat heartburn isthe most preferred way to purely heal theheartburn disorders along with improving overallphysical health. Even the medical professionalsare realizing the effectiveness of various hometreatments. The discomfort caused by heartburnattacks is usually described as a deep andpainful burning sensation arising from thestomach to the middle of the chest. In severecases, it also results in injuries in theesophagus. Fortunately, just by opting for a fewchanges in your diet plan, it is possible to getrid of the heartburn disease. To begin with,trim down the number of meals you take in a dayto smaller meal portions so that the food gets

enough time to digest.

Natural heartburn cures can be found in manyeveryday meals, drinks and herbs. You can beginwith your natural reflux remedy by simplyincluding some indigestion foods in your dietwhich are soft as well as moist to be digestedquickly. Soft foodstuff can easily flow to yourstomach allowing your esophagus or sphincter toinitiate healing. Keeping away from hard and

crunchy foods is paramount for the heartburnpatients as they may worsen the problem. Thesimplest remedy is to drink plenty of water asit keeps your LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter)muscle flap firmly closed over your stomach.Such a tight seal would not let the stomach acidto flow into the esophagus. Water also allows

quick reproduction of the tissue cells.

Honey is also a terrific heartburn natural homeremedy. Since, this problem of heartburns iscaused due to damaging of the tissues inesophagus and sphincter, having three to fourspoons of honey every day can help in repairingthese tissues. Another ingredient which is awfulin taste but good to cure heartburn is applecider vinegar. To make it taste better you canadd in it some water and honey. It has beenproven that taking one spoon of this mix dailycan highly improve your acid levels and food

digestion.

For instant relief, you can have a solution ofcoriander juice, one tablespoon of cumin seeds,one glass of water and a pinch of salt. Takingcarrot juice, coconut water and chewing basilleaves also helps in get rid of heartburn. Ifyou do not wish to go for the high-pricedmedical prescriptions which can result in many

side-effects and only treat the heartburnsymptoms and not its reasons, then without adoubt you would genuinely like to consider the

above mentioned extremely useful home remedies.

Chapter 7 - How to deal with heartburns

during pregnancy?

Many women suffer from heartburns during thethird trimester of their pregnancy. As the babygrows, he/she begins to put pressure or weighton the stomach which ultimately results thestomach acid to flow in the esophagus. It causesa burning sensation under the sternum andbreastbone known as heartburns. Althoughheartburns during pregnancy have no side effectson the baby and the symptoms also vanish as soonas the infant is born, however before that thesuffering can be pretty uncomfortable. If youare also one of the ladies experiencing theincidence of heartburns during pregnancy, hereare some tips which you can follow to get

relief.

As this problem is directly associated withyour digestive system, special attentionshould be given to what you eat, when youeat and in what quality you eat. Take smalland frequent portions of meals and slowly

chew whatever you eat.

Avoid foods that can trigger or activategastrointestinal distress such as alcoholic

beverages, caffeine beverages, chocolates,spicy foods, acidic foodstuff(like tomatoes,mustard, citrus fruits, vinegar), mintproducts, fatty or oily foods, processedmeats(bologna, bacon, hot dogs, sausage) andhighly seasoned foods.

Avoid drinking too much water during meals.This causes stomach distension which can

further trigger heartburn.

Quit smoking if you do as it is one of thosehabits which may lead to many seriousdiseases including heartburns.

Avoid wearing such clothes which emphasisyour tummy or waist as it can result inheartburns. Instead wear loose and

comfortable clothing.

Avoid lying down or sleeping immediatelyafter your meals. The best is to go to bedafter three to four hours after eating food.This gives sufficient time to your body fordigesting the food.

Sleep over extra pillows which wouldslightly elevate the upper body and therebyward off the stomach acid to rise up in the

chest.

Also a good posture can reduce yourdiscomfort to a great extent. So, be sure

you stand straight as well as sit straight.Bending on the knees instead of the waistwould reduce pressure on your ever-growing

tummy.

Taking herbal tea such as slippery elm,spearmint, chamomile and ginger tea. Thesewould help in providing relief fromheartburn during pregnancy.

By following all the above stated tips andsuggestions; you can enjoy a relaxed andcomfortable pregnancy without facing anyincidence of discomforting bouts of heartburn.

Chapter 8 - Connection between

Heartburns and arthritis

If the heartburn symptoms occur more than thricea week for a persistent period of two to threeweeks, then in that case the symptoms are deemedchronic. If one is suffering from incessantheartburn, it is quite essential to find out ifthere has been any modification in diet,increased stress, and increased consumption ofalcohol or the intake of strong medicine for aprolonged period. For a confirmed chronicheartburn there must have occurred a substantialchange if the diet of an individual and otheraspects of his lifestyle have not altered orchanged in that case it is probably anindication of some other medical problem. Inthis case, it is very essential that one shouldbe aware of the reasons and circumstances as anindividual using natural remedies or selftreatment in order to fight against the chronicheartburn is probably covering the symptoms ofsome more serious problem.

Usually, heartburn is caused by the flow of acidand contents into the esophagus from the stomachand thereby causing the acid to irritate thesensitive lining of the stomach. Quite often,

when an individual suffers from chronicheartburn, he is having an inconsistent dietaryhabits or he is having foods or drinks which isquite high in its acidic content and thus thedigestive system functions and eventuallyproduces excessive acids. In such cases acounter medication will combat the burningsensation which will disappear as soon as thesubstance is processed. However if the symptomsare persistent over a period of time, thechronic heartburn is probably diagnosed andwould be treated with appropriate andprescription medications.

Also, heartburn can be a possible symptom ofmedical conditions like GERD or gastro-esophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia,pregnancy, peptic ulcer, acid regurgitation,stomach related disorders and even coughing fora prolonged period. The medications for thetreatment of heart problems, respiratoryproblems, arthritis, blood pressure,osteoporosis, insomnia, depression, anxiety,cancer and Parkinson’s disease are even known tobe the cause of heartburn.

The commonly used drugs to treat arthritisearlier are NSAIDS or the non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Though the reflux symptoms

or the heartburn symptoms are quite common withthe use of non steroidal anti inflammatorymedications, these symptoms correlate very badlywith bleeding from the tract of gastrointestine. The gastrointestinal symptoms such asbloating or abdominal pain or heartburn arecommonly found in the patients who are using theNSAIDS. This as a result increases difficulty intreating arthritis and also the adverse effectswhich are related to the arthritis treatment.Also, it is very difficult to predict theduration of time an arthritis patient issupposed to be treated with NSAIDS.

Chapter 9 – Heartburns - should be taken

seriously or not?

Majority of people do not take the problem ofheartburn seriously till it turns into a chroniccondition. The result being pretty obvious isworse than expected. There are scores of reasonswhy heartburns should be taken seriously. In theinitial stages, heartburn can be easilyremedied. All you need to do is to take anantacid to get back to normal. But when theproblem aggravates you have to go for thosesuper-sized bottles of antacid tablets. Thoughthese multiple flavored sugary pills provide

fast relief but sadly just on a temporary basis.

And then you start realizing that you requiresomething else probably more effective and thusgo for some other over-the-counter productoffering 12-24 hours relief. For months orpossibly years you rely on these over-the-counter remedies to keep the bouts of heartburnunder control. However, when something goeswrong in your body which needs medical attentionand you realize that now your heartburn problemhas become an intimidating malady withintensifying pain resulting in sleepless nights,do you really think it is the right time to

visit a doctor? If not, heartburn should betaken seriously from the very beginning when youexperience your first ever heartburn attack in

life.

The doctor hands you a big list of what foodsand beverages to avoid, tells you to drop weightand along with that gives you a medicalprescription to go for. However, it becomesdifficult to follow such a restricted routinewhen you know that you have never ever botheredabout what you eat and how much you eat. If youdo not want something like this to happen to youas well, it is advisable to see a specialistdoctor when you experience the symptoms of

heartburn for the very first time.

This disease if not taken seriously can lead tosome perilous diseases such as cancer, ulcer,hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus and manymore. So, remember no medications or pills wouldwork once you reach an incurable stage ofheartburn. Thus, make some positive lifestylealterations so as to keep your digestiveprocedure in a good working condition such asquit smoking, follow an exercise routine, avoidlying down immediately after meals, avoidconsuming alcoholic beverages, tobacco, oilyfoods, spicy foods, acidic foods, fatty foods,

junk food, citric fruits, chocolate, caffeine,peppermint etc. All these things would keep youhealthy both physically as well as mentally.

Chapter 10 - Right diet to alleviate heartburns

If you are suffering from heartburn or theGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) you canprobably get rid of the symptoms by merelychanging or altering your lifestyle. Using theprescription drugs might be a final resource ifone tries using these small changes before.There are diets which can effectively reduce theheartburn to a considerable level. Your dietaryhabits play a very important role in treating

this problem and controlling it.

As many individuals have heartburn flare upslate in the evening. So, in this case it isadvisable to put a curb on your nighttimeeating. Try to have your meal 2-3 hours beforeyou go to sleep. If you actually want to get ridof the heartburn symptoms, you should be awareof the fact that the diet you have and the foodsyou consume can be a major source of thisdigestive disorder. Foods with high acidiccontent are more likely to cause acid reflux andyou should avoid few drinks like caffeinatedbeverages, juice and alcohol to get rid of theheartburn symptoms.

Also, foods which have high fat like chocolates,hot foods having peppers are likely to cause theproblem of heartburn. . If the foods that youconsume are high in fat and acidic content likecitrus fruits and tomatoes, you should reducethe intake of such foods and try to include moresafe and healthy foods which will considerablyreduce the frequency of heartburn. The foodswhich are low in fat and acidic content aresafer like bananas, pears and apples are betterchoices as compared to oranges. Also, grilled,boiled or baked skinless, chicken and baked,broiled or boiled seafood are better than the

fried chicken and hamburgers.

The most recommended ways in order toconsiderably reduce the frequency of heartburninclude the dietary changes along with thelifestyle changes. For instance it is better tohave small and light meals every few hoursrather than having a large meal once or twice aday. Also, if an individual is overweight,having more frequent smaller meals may help tolose weight by increasing the metabolism rateand maintaining proper levels of blood glucose.

Also, if you are having junk foods at all timesthen it is the time to stop the consumption ofjunk food which is more likely to cause frequent

heartburn attacks. It is very important toinclude fresh fruits and vegetables in yourdiet. By making simple changes in your eatinghabits and diet plan you can significantlyimprove your digestion and health and this willeventually decrease your susceptibility to

heartburn.

Conclusion

Excessive stomach acid leakage into theesophagus or lower throat is what leads toheartburns. Acid reflux which means acid flowback is a medical term used for stomach acidflow back from the stomach of the patient to theesophagus. It is a digestive disorder whichseriously disrupts the life of the suffererparticularly the one who is experiencingfrequent symptoms of this distressing problem.

Heartburn is actually a burning pain whichstarts from the back of breastbone and ribs andthen radiates upwards to the throat. It iscaused by the acid flowing into the esophagusfrom the stomach. Due to the corrosive nature ofthe acid, it irritates and inflames theesophagus and causes the problem of heartburn.Also, it varies from mild and sporadic toserious and chronic. Thus if you are sufferingfrom this digestive disorder you should consulta doctor. Also by implementing few changes inyour dietary habits and lifestyle you can getrid of the symptoms of heartburn. if in case theheartburn symptoms occur more than thrice a weekfor a persistent period of two to three weeks,then in that case the symptoms are deemedchronic and you should consult a doctor before

going for any self treatment.