The best treatment for heartburn for some people may not help for everyone. The leading causes of heartburn vary and the best treatment for heartburn varies depending on the individual. It is for this reason that there are so many different herbal remedies, over the counter and prescription medications. Almost everyone gets heartburn sometimes. They may simply wait on it to go away, try to figure out what food product caused it or they may take an antacid. Some people are allergic to antacids. Some people feel they have a chalky taste. And some people just don?t like to take anything that they consider unnatural. Heartburn herbal remedies typically contain fennel, ginger or mint oil, alone or in combination. Any of these may be the best treatment for heartburn for some people.
One of the leading causes of heartburn is eating foods that are highly acidic. It is commonly accepted that foods with a higher acid content are more likely to cause heartburn, but tomato sauce, which is highly acidic, does not cause heartburn in everyone. Certain foods may trigger heartburn and to clearly define which foods cause heartburn in a specific individual, it may be necessary to keep a food diary for several weeks, noting what foods are followed by heartburn. Changing ones diet may be the best treatment for heartburn. If changing ones diet is undesirable, some heartburn herbal remedies and over the counter acid reducers are designed to be taken before a meal to prevent heartburn symptoms that follow eating highly acidic foods.
It is believed that one of the leading causes of heartburn is the tendency to eat two or three large meals as opposed to several smaller meals throughout the day. Heartburn symptoms often follow large meals. Eating a small meal every couple of hours may not only be the best treatment for heartburn, but it may help one lose extra pounds. Overweight people experience heartburn more often than those who are at their ideal weight. Many lifestyle changes that help prevent heartburn also help people lose weight. Losing weight is sometimes the best treatment for heartburn. Fried, spicy and fatty foods are all leading causes of heartburn. Avoiding these may help prevent the frequency of heartburn and improve one?s overall health.
Other leading causes of heartburn include stress, smoking, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages and even certain types of exercise. Moderate regular exercise is sometimes the best treatment for heartburn that is experienced frequently, for some people, but squatting, bending and running can bring on or worsen heartburn. Any exercise, other than a leisurely stroll, that follows a meal, particularly a large one, will generally bring on heartburn. For those who enjoy exercise that tends to bring on heartburn, there are heartburn herbal remedies designed to prevent heartburn with continued use. Chronic heartburn can lead to more serious problems. The lining of the esophagus is not resistant to stomach acid and can be eroded by it. Prescription medications are designed to help prevent chronic heartburn and/or heal the esophagus. The best treatment for heartburn may be a prescription medication that prevents or reduces the frequency of symptoms.
Efforts to reduce stress, eating in a relaxed environment, chewing slowly may all help prevent heartburn. Eating on the run is one of the leading causes of heartburn. It is next to impossible to avoid everything that may cause heartburn all the time, but it is possible to quit smoking, eat smaller meals, get regular exercise and avoid alcohol and carbonated beverages. Anyone who experiences heartburn two or three times per week should have their symptoms evaluated by a physician. The best treatment for heartburn may be a prescription drug, but should include lifestyle changes and efforts to avoid the leading causes of heartburn, as well.
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Patsy Hamilton writes informational articles for the Digestive Disorders Guide. Visit us at http://www.digestive-disorders-guide.com
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