What is the best thing for heartburn?!


Question: What is the best thing for heartburn!?
Because really I've tried tums and everything else but nothing seems to work!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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chew a stick of spearmint gum!. The oils in the spearmint act as an anti-flatulent!. Chewing stimulates the production of saliva, which neutralizes stomach acid and corrects the flow of digestive juices!. Spearmint acts as a digestive aid!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

(Prilosec), if it is chronic heartburn, you may need to take the drug indefinitely-or for one-to two-month periods when your symptoms flare up!. With ulcers, the drug can usually lower the acidity of your stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract enough to allow any sores, scars, or irritations to heal!. Then you can stop taking it, or switch to a less potent drug!. In either case talk to your doctor about gradually stepping down from your current regimen perhaps by taking half a dose, then alternating every other day with ranitidine (Zantac) or another mild acid-reducer!. And good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Treating the symptoms is ok but we should also look for the cause!.

If you have it all the time or are older you should see a doctor!. Heart problems can feel like heartburn!. Other concerns are obesity and sleep apnea!.

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I have found Gaviscon chewables, by GlaxoSmithKline, to be the antacid of choice in my home!. I have had ulcers and even during pregnancy they have helped tremendously!.
They are inexpensive too! :DWww@Answer-Health@Com

Believe it or not, vinegar!. Apple cider vinegar is best and the relief is almost instant!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

a glass of water before you eat!.
a glass of water during your meal
a glass of water after you eat

you might be surprised !.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

take a teaspoon of baking soda!.!.!.in a cup with some water mix it and stir it well!.!.!.!.!.!.this will take away heartburn and indigestion in just a few minutes!.!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Warm tea with milk or PepsiDuo helps me fo the moment but to avoid it totally you need to alter your diet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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