How Long Does Heartburn Last

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What is heartburn?
Burning sensation behind the breastbone (sternum)
Mild to severe discomfort
Suffers often wonder, “ How long does heartburn last ?”

How long does heartburn last ?
No given time frame
A few minutes to a few days per episode
Recurring heartburn lasts months or years
Frequent heartburn over several months can indicate a more serious condition
GERD – gastro esophageal reflux disease

Underlying Causes
Underlying cause a primary indicator
GERD – symptoms may last longer
Lower esophageal sphincter malfunctioning
Stomach acids creep into esophagus
Pregnancy, obesity contribute – added pressure, longer heartburn episodes

Lifestyle Effects
Heartburn caused by eating spicy foods may not last as long
Several hours is usually adequate to eliminate heartburn caused by foods
Minor pain may linger for 1-2 days
Heartburn usually ceases after the offending food is digested fully

Frequent Heartburn
Individual episodes come and go
Chronic heartburn will continue to flare up until treated
Identify underlying cause
Food sensitivity
Eliminating triggers can sometimes eliminate heartburn

Contributing Foods
Chocolate
Spicy
Hot
Saucy
Keep track of foods you’ve eaten recently
Eliminate one by one
Alcohol, caffeine can contribute
Medications
Keep track of everything you ingest

Long Lasting Heartburn
Lasts more than a few days
Doesn’t respond to antacids
Should be evaluated by a medical professional
Heart attacks can be mistaken for heartburn
Are you at risk? Learn to differentiate

How Long Does Heartburn Last ?
Many sufferers ask this question
No easy answer
Different people respond differently to treatments
Natural remedies and solutions
Reduce the number of attacks, severity of those that occur

Learn More
At Megavista Health, we focus on positive, holistic health and nutrition.
Learn more about natural remedies and solutions that can help reduce the number of heartburn episodes you experience and the severity of those that occur.
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How Long Does Heartburn Last

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