Sunday, April 12, 2009

Get Natural Relief From Heartburn

By William Lagadyn

Heartburn is one of the major medical concerns in the world. It may be a painful sensation in the esophagus or an uncomfortable feeling in the chest that may radiate to neck, throat or jaws. It is caused due to regurgitation of gastric acid in the stomach. If untreated in the early stage, it may lead to other medical problems.

Generally, over-the-counter medications like antacids are prescribed by doctors in treating heartburn. Antacids neutralize the excess stomach acid and provide relief for some time. They just help to control the symptoms and do not really cure them permanently. There are chances of the problem returning and cause some other sufferings.

Lots of people around the world have spent enormous amounts of money to treat heartburn. Their food intake has also been restricted by doctors and they often end up having food which is not to their taste. The natural methods will fix the problem in less time and save lots of money. They improve the general health and can be recommended for people of all ages.

With respect to heartburn, it is the first symptom of reflux. It may be caused by overeating or drinking products that are highly acidic in nature. The esophagus is damaged and hence the intake of food becomes painful.

Sometimes, when the pressure in the stomach becomes very high, it will open the LES valve and let out some gases present there. This results in a sound which is commonly known as burping or belching!

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