Tag: GERD Causes

Heartburn Symptoms
It is a burning type chest pain usually lower chest caused by gastric reflux which causes bitter or acidic taste in the mouth, depending on gastric reflux contents. Most common symptoms seen by gastroenterologist in clinical practice
Cause of Heartburn or GERD Cause
It occur when lower esophageal sphincter is not tight enough to prevent reflux of gastric contents. Associated sliding hiatus hernia aggravates the problem.
Heartburn Treatment/Heartburn Home Remedy/ Heartburn Remedies
Healthy diet with limited fat
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Reduce weight and regular exercise
Avoid lying down immediately after food intake
Small frequent meal
Medicines available for treatment of heartburn are proton pump inhibitors which include pantocid/rabeprazole. Should be taken on empty stomach
Acid reflux foods to avoid: Ceratin foods and drinks can aggravate heart burn. Drinks and food which increase risk include: Alcohol, Coffee, Fried or fatty foods, chocolate, onions, spicy foods