HEARTBURN: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND MEDICATION
HEARTBURN CAUSES: The main cause of this disease is in the uptake of the food. It depends on the type of food consumed mainly acid rich. Drinking alcohol causes this problem. Intake of citric fruits namely, lemon, oranges, etc. Consuming any type of medicine such as aspirin also leads to this problem. Intake of carbonated drinks and aerated drinks. Smoking a lot also causes this. Consuming fat-rich foods.
SYMPTOMS OF HEARTBURN The major symptom of this disease is the sharp pain also known as a spasm in the back of the breast. This pain is generally confused with the heart attack pain. The pain is in the lower chest portion and may exceed up to the mouth. There might be a feeling of sourness in the mouth, which is mainly due to the reflux of the acids. Sometimes this sourness is also around the throat, which leads to hoarseness and causing coughing sensation. If it is prolonged it may cause damage to the teeth. The symptoms increase with consuming heavy meals. This pain may cause temporary insomnia and sleeping disorders.
HOME REMEDIES OF HEARTBURN Drink a glass of water containing 1 tablespoon of baking soda. This helps in relieving the pain. Drink herbal tea by dipping 1 teabag in I cup of hot water. Drink plenty of water to neutralize the acid. Consume cold milk to relieve the pain. Take fruits such as apple or banana and dry fruits. Honey and mustard seeds also play an important role in relieving this problem.
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