HeartBurn
By mammots
@mammots (3209)
Philippines
April 8, 2013 8:01pm CST
A heartburn is a burning sensation felt behind the breastbone and sometimes radiates into the neck or to the back. It is produced by the reflux of gastric secretions into the lower part of the esophagus or "gullet". Bending over or lying down usually aggravates the situation.
In some cases particularly if the person is obese or pregnant heartburn is very likely to follow a heavy meal especially if the person goes to bed right after eating. It may be relieved by sitting up and by taking antacids and avoiding heavy meals.
How do you treat a heartburn ?
2 responses
@HONEYPALS (270)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 Apr 13
Treatment for heartburn? lots of water...drink lots of water
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
10 Apr 13
i truly agree with you HONEYPALS but very few mylotters have discovered this section of mylot and it makes me sad cause all the knowledge shared here only very few can benefit from.
i hope you'll keep posting discussions here too and share your knowledge with us!
@HONEYPALS (270)
• Nairobi, Kenya
10 Apr 13
You are welcome Pal. The more we use this site for informing our friends the better...better even than the money we earn
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@tehpau (340)
• Malaysia
9 Apr 13
Not too long ago I have come across an article about sleeping. For people with heartburn, they have to use a wedge pillow or simply use more pillows to prop up the head. This will prevent the stomach acid from coming back into the throat. There are medications for treating heartburn. Best consult a doctor to get a prescription.
@rmstaton329 (1)
• United States
9 Apr 13
Papaya enzyme is my go to cure for heartburn and other stomach ailments. It can be purchased at Walmart for $5 in the vitamin section, tastes like Sweet Tarts, and wipes out my digestive problems within 5 minutes!
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
hello rmstaton329!!! welcome to mylot.
here in the Philippines we eat the ripe fruit papaya to cure constipation.its a very delicious dessert and at the same time its very effective stool softener.
i'll try to check if papaya enZyme is available here or ask my sister living in the US to send some here.
thanks rmstaton329 for sharing what you know about heartburn here! 'm learning a lot!
