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@MISC{_heartburnwhat,
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title = {Heartburn What},
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Abstract
is heartburn? Heartburn is described as a burning-type pain in the lower part of the mid-chest, behind the breast bone, and in the mid-abdomen. Other conditions related to heartburn are acid reflux, acid indigestion, and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The main symptom of GERD in adults is frequent heartburn. When acid reflux occurs, food or fluid can be tasted in the back of the mouth. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus it may cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn or acid indigestion. What causes heartburn? Many factors can contribute to heartburn including obesity, pregnancy, smoking, and anatomical abnormalities. Certain foods can make heartburn worse, such as: citrus fruits chocolate drinks with caffeine or alcohol fatty and fried foods garlic and onions mint flavorings spicy foods tomato-based foods, like spaghetti sauce, salsa, chili, and pizza How is heartburn treated? Both lifestyle changes and medications can provide relief from heartburn and prevent reoccurrence. Lifestyle changes If you smoke, stop. Avoid foods and beverages that worsen symptoms. Lose weight if needed. Eat small, frequent meals. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by securing wood blocks under the bedposts. Just using extra pillows will not help. (Cont. on back)
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lifestyle change acid reflux acid indigestion alcohol fatty flavoring spicy food tomato-based food frequent meal certain food burning-type pain burning sensation many factor anatomical abnormality loose-fitting clothes citrus fruit prevent reoccurrence main symptom breast bone wood block frequent heartburn refluxed stomach acid extra pillow avoid food
