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Pass the Pepto! 5 Common Causes of Heartburn

Date Published: Jun 06 2012

There are many causes of heartburn, but all of them can cause great discomfort, keep you from sleeping well and potentially be a sign of a significant health problem. Take a look at these common causes of heartburn and when you should see a doctor.

Pass The Pepto! 5 Common Causes of Heartburn Heartburn nothing to do with the heart but rather is caused by stomach acid backing up into your esophagus causing irritation, discomfort and a burning sensation (AKA acid indigestion, pyrosis, cardialgia, the burps) Too much food - A full belly doesn’t let let your stomach close off from your esophagus Too much pressure on stomach - can be caused by obesity or pregnancy Common heartburn-inducing foods: citrus fruits tomatoes garlic onions chocolate caffeinated drinks, coffee and alcohol peppermint Smoking - as if there weren’t enough reasons to quite When you eat - Avoid eating before bed When to see a doctor: If you have heartburn more than 2x a week Over-the-counter medication is not working Swallowing becomes difficult

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Submitted by Sharon Steele on Thu, 2012-09-13 20:14
Our son is a dialysis patient experiencing severe hiccups to the point of totally losing his breath. He also has heartburn taking protonics twice a day

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