Heartburn is a health condition that is torturing millions of people around the world.

1. Heartburn

2. Heartburn
Heartburn is a health condition that is torturing millions
of people around the world. Some sufferers confuse the
symptoms of heart burn with heart attack. Heartburn is
not related to ‘heart.’ Heart burn is related to the
‘digestive system.’ It is a painful burning discomfort felt
in the chest, just behind the breastbone. The burning
sensation results when stomach acids back up into the
oesophagus, but many different things may lead to
heartburn and may be referred to as causes of
heartburn. Heartburn symptoms are often referred to
as indigestion.

3. What are the causes of
heartburn?
 Cigarette smoking
 Excessive consumption of alcohol
 Sleeping or lying down immediately after eating
 Carrying excess weight or suffering from obesity
 Eating chocolates
 Consuming citrus fruits (they have a high content of acid
like substances in them)
 Drinking any form of coffee or drinks which contain
caffeine
 Certain carbonated drinks
 Eating tomatoes and onions
 Eating oily, spicy and fatty foods

4. Symptoms
Symptoms of heartburn in men
 Pain in the chest, particularly while bending, lying down, or
eating.
 Flaring sensation in the throat or sour, warm, acidic or salty-
tasting liquid rising in the throat.
 Problems in swallowing anything.
 Irritating feeling in the chest at the back of the breastbone that
arises after eating and lasts for a while (approx 20-30 min).
 Feeling of food getting stuck while going down the chest or
throat.
 Heartburn might give rise to chronic cough, soreness in the
throat, or chronic hoarseness.
Symptoms of heartburn in women
 Burning sensation in the throat

5. Symptoms
 Chest pain
 Sour taste in the mouth
 Difficulty and pain while swallowing
Symptoms of heartburn in children
 Chest pain is one of the symptoms. The acid makes its way into
the oesophagus, and causes pain behind the breastbone and
sometimes also in the throat.
 When the stomach acids flow backward into the oesophagus, it
causes a burning sensation in the throat and
lower oesophagus.
 Most infants, when they suffer from heartburn, bend their back,
while being fed.
 If the child refuses to eat, it can be a warning sign.
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6. Symptoms
 Most infants and children vomit, which is a symptom of
indigestion and heartburn.
 If your child suffers from regular bouts of choking or gagging, it
can be attributed to heartburn.
 Many times, breathing problems are looked upon as respiratory
tract problems, but they can also result from gastrointestinal
problems.
 The child can cry frequently, be fussy, and may not be able to
say it.
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7. Treatments
 Lose weight if you suffer from obesity
 Take an antacid as this will neutralize the effect of the acids that
are produced in the stomach
 Quit smoking
 Eat a balanced diet and do not overeat
 Do not sleep or lie down for at least 2-3 hours after eating. Try
and catch a few winks in a sitting position if sleep cannot be
avoided
 Eat meals that have a high content of protein in them and are
low in fat
 Avoid all those foods which can cause heartburn like
chocolates, tomatoes, oily and fatty substances
 Do not wear tight and ill-fitting clothes as they can aggravate
the heartburn

8. Treatments
 If possible, don’t completely lie down when you sleep. Either
place 2-3 pillows under your head or raise the level of the head
of the bed with the help of wooden blocks. This will help in
preventing heartburn
 Eat a papaya. This has an enzyme called papain which helps to
soothe the stomach
 Lying on your left side while sleeping reduces the chances of
heartburn
Though heartburn could be a minor indigestion problem, it
should not be neglected. Excessive acid in the oesophagus can
lead to more serious conditions like oesophageal bleeding and
even ulcers or scars in that region. If any person is bothered by
the above-mentioned symptoms persistently, he/she should
visit a qualified gastroenterologist for proper treatment.
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