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Heartburn:

Heartburn is a very common condition that affects millions of Americans and also people worldwide. It is a symptom that we generally feel as indigestion or burning; either in our chest area or in the upper abdominal area. Heartburn in the chest or upper stomach is probably the most common of symptoms of GERD. That's why heartburn and gerd are commonly associated together. Heartburn No More is written in plain English that is easy to understand and follow.

Heartburn are usually associated with poor digestion. Heartburn symptoms caused by GERD are usually relieved by drugs called proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Nexium, Zegerid); however, proton pump inhibitors sometimes do not work well. Heartburn is most frequently described as a sub-sternal (under the middle of the chest) burning that occurs after meals and often worsens when lying down. To confirm the diagnosis, physicians often treat patients with medications to suppress the production of acid by the stomach.

Heartburn is one common symptom. Nearly 60 million Americans experience heartburn about once a month, and the temporary discomfort that results may not be too problematic. Heartburn is the main symptom of acid reflux, which is most commonly described as burning discomfort behind the sternum. Other symptoms of acid reflux include cough, hoarseness, voice changes, chronic earache, chest pain, nausea and sinusitis. Heartburn occurs when the acids from absorbing foods comes back into the lower throat region. This happens when the LES or lower esophageal sphincter muscle gets damaged or functions inappropriately.

Stomach Bloating:

Stomach Bloating (pressure) is a major cause of reflux Researchers have found the H.pylori bacterium is responsible for ulcers and has also been linked to colon cancer. The medical answer to destroy the bacterium is a two week course of pharmaceutical antibiotics . Stomach acid is necessary. Hydrochloric acid (HCL) digests protein, stimulates the flow of bile and the pancreatic enzymes necessary for digestion of food. Stomach acid dissolves tissue--that's its purpose. The stomach lining does not extend into the oesophagus, so the lower oesophagus gets damaged by acid far more frequently in soft drink users than in non soft drink users.

Stomach acid in the oesophagus may cause heartburn or even chest pain; however, not all individuals will experience heartburn as the oesophagus is capable of withstanding a certain amount of acid exposure. On the other hand, the throat and larynx (voice box) are not meant to withstand any exposure to acid.

Treatments include avoidance of fatty foods, citrus and tomato products, strong spices, drinks that contain caffeine, carbonated drinks, chocolate, mint, alcohol or nicotine. Eating smaller, more frequent meals rather than three large ones helps reduce stomach pressure. Treatment may take six months to cure. Longer treatment is not recommended.

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