How to Get Rid of Heartburn Quickly

Heartburn pain is a burning sensation that some individuals experience after eating, laying down or bending. The burning sensation occurs centrally in the chest and typically lasts for minutes or even hours at a time. Simple changes to your lifestyle can prevent heartburn from occurring. If you experience regular episodes of heartburn--make an appointment to see your doctor for treatment.

Instructions

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  If you experience heartburn or acid reflux disease after meals, try taking an acid reducer like Tums or Alka Seltzer. These acid reducers work instantly to lift the pain and discomfort caused by heartburn. You can also try taking these before meals if you can anticipate discomfort ahead of time.

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  Do you have baking soda on hand? Mix baking sodium (sodium bicarbonate) with a little water and this should help to reduce the heartburn symptoms by stabilizing the acid. However, be careful with baking soda if you suffer from high blood pressure and consult with your doctor.

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  If you need something with bigger guns then go to your doctor to seek a prescription medication to reduce the acid. A doctor can prescribe a much stronger antacid that you take on a daily basis. Remember that millions of Americans suffer from this inflammation problem.

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  Control heartburn through diet and exercise. Avoid eating late at night and try to determine the types of foods that trigger your heartburn episodes. Some people report that their heartburn is triggered by spicy foods or from eating late at night so it is important for you to figure out your own personal cause and then avoid it.