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What should I include in my diet that can help control heartburn or stop it from starting?
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∙ 9y ago
Heartburn is usually caused by a build up of acid in your stomach and/or esophagus. Acid reflux disease GERD is a common cause of heartburn. If your having regular episodes of heartburn then contact your doctor for some medication to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. Also certain types of food & drinks can cause heart burn. For example coca cola, coffee, alcohol & curries can cause heartburn or worsening of symptoms. Heartburn can also be a symptom of a stomach ulcer.
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What foods should one include in a diet to avoid heartburn?
You should definately not include citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefuit. You should also avoid tomatoes, onions, spicy food, peppermint, alcohol and caffeine.
Where do I need to go to find out more about heartburn food?
Foods that typically cause heartburn include spicy things or foods made with pepper, onions, or garlic. Also tomato products can make heartburn worse in some people. Eating late at night should be avoided. Caffeine and carbonated drinks can cause heartburn also.
If you are 3 weeks pregnant is heartburn a major symptom You have heartburn and it will not go away?
Heartburn is a common symptom of pregnancy but heartburn alone should not be an indication of pregnancy.
What should you include in your experiment Scientific method?
You should include answer to your problem, 1 variable, and a control group.
What can you give a 6 year old for heartburn?
Before resorting to medications, if a 6-year-old (or anyone really) has heartburn, more formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, lifestyle modifications such as eating smaller meals and sitting up for an hour after eating each meal should be tried first. It is very important to get heartburn under control and if these dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough to fix the problem, you should consult your child's pediatrician.
How can I stop getting heartburn and is there a diet I should be taking?
Don't eat spicy! Spicy foods will only cause more heartburn. Junk food will also cause heartburn so try to limit your junk intake and you should feel better.
How much aloe should you eat and how often should you eat it for heartburn?
yes
What kinds of foods cause heartburn?
To avoid heartburn one should avoid spicy foods, garlic and onions, grapefruit juice and orange juice, and many other foods. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/top-10-heartburn-foods
What are the symptoms of heartburn?
Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux. The symptom of heartburn can also be caused by other unusual things such as intestinal motility problems. Cardiac problems can also mimic heartburn and you should not confuse the two. Unexplained chest pain should be evaluated by an exercise stress test or EKG prior to an evaluation for gastrointestinal problems.
Should you avoid foods that cause heartburn?
Chicken,beef,and pork are one of the most recommended food for heartburn. When you suffer from heartburn, you to try to stay away from food with acid.
Can you drink pepsi with heartburn?
As with most things, pepsi in moderation should be OK, but excessive consumption of any cola can contribute to heartburn. Colas contain carbonic acid (that causes the fizz) and caffeine, and both of these can aggravate heartburn.
if you have diarrhea should you take milk of magnesia?
No, That will help indigestion (heartburn).
