What to do if you always have heartburn?

I don’t know if you have ever experienced the feeling of heartburn caused by stomach acid. I have. It feels like sulfuric acid corroding something. It is very uncomfortable. There are many symptoms of heartburn, such as nausea, acid reflux, and stomach aches. If you always have heartburn, you should consider your diet, especially if you don't eat breakfast. If your diet is normal, you should go to the hospital to consult a doctor. So if we often suffer from heartburn, how can we relieve ourselves?

Causes of acid heartburn:

1. Obesity and hiatal hernia: According to surveys, obese pregnant women are more likely to suffer from heartburn than normal pregnant women, which suggests that obesity can weaken the function of the lower esophageal sphincter. Certain diseases can also cause heartburn in pregnant women, such as hiatal hernia.

2. Drugs: Anti-alkali drugs such as atropine, propanedrin zinc, metoclopramide, aminophylline, theophylline and theophylline derivatives can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and induce gastric acid heartburn.

3. Overeating, especially high-fat food, and drinking a lot of beverages can induce or aggravate heartburn. Drinking a lot of fluid after a full meal will accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, which can increase the pressure in the stomach and make gastric acid easy to reflux. A high-fat diet can cause the secretion of some gastrointestinal hormones in the intestines when passing through the stomach and duodenum. Some hormones can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for gastric acid to flow back into the esophagus.

4. Tobacco and alcohol: Tobacco and alcohol can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and increase the chance of heartburn. Coffee, chocolate and strong tea have similar effects.

Mitigation methods:

First: Foods containing alkaline ingredients

You should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits on a daily basis, and also eat more milk, spinach, etc., as these are alkaline.

Second: Eat more low-fat and low-sugar foods

High-fat foods or sweets will increase the secretion of gastric acid, while low-fat and low-sugar foods can better treat heartburn.

Third: Pasta

Patients with excessive stomach acid or heartburn can eat more pasta in their daily diet. This is because pasta can neutralize and dilute stomach acid. For example, steamed buns, dumplings and pasta are all good choices.

Fourth: High-protein food

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Experts tell us that patients with excessive gastric acid can eat more high-protein foods and less irritating foods. This is because protein does not irritate the stomach and also has the effect of protecting the stomach wall. There are many common high-protein foods, such as tofu and milk, which are good choices.

Fourth: Drink tea