What to do if you have heartburn

In modern society, as the pace of life accelerates, people's pace also becomes faster. In such a fast-paced lifestyle, many people suffer from a disease, that is, stomach disease. Just like the saying goes, "Nine out of ten people have stomach problems", which is exactly what the current situation is like. Most of the people who suffer from stomach problems are young people. The reason is that most young people often do not eat well and basically do not eat breakfast because of studying and working.

There are many kinds of stomach diseases, some are acute and some are chronic. The most uncomfortable thing about stomach diseases is heartburn. Generally, when heartburn is caused by stomach problems, the stomach feels like it is burning and the whole body aches so much that you cannot move. So what should you do when you have heartburn?

The so-called heartburn actually refers to a burning feeling in the stomach, which is mostly caused by excessive stomach acid irritating the gastric mucosa; a burning sensation behind the lower sternum, usually related to spasm of the lower esophagus or gastric cardia.

Heartburn is also called a burning sensation. A burning or warm sensation under the xiphoid process or breastbone. It is more common in reflux esophagitis, but can also be seen in diseases such as pyloric incomplete obstruction and peptic ulcer. It is mainly caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, which irritates the esophageal mucosa. When the lower esophageal sphincter is dysfunctional or the esophageal motility is abnormal, the acidic gastric contents reflux into the esophagus and cause heartburn symptoms. It often occurs after meals. Lying down or bending forward, as well as eating a full meal, drinking alcohol, and taking certain medications can induce or aggravate heartburn symptoms. Drinking water and taking acid-suppressing drugs can alleviate or relieve symptoms. Heartburn is a common digestive system symptom and requires further examination to confirm the diagnosis. Endoscopy is the preferred examination method, and lower esophageal sphincter motility measurement can assist in diagnosis. Heartburn symptoms should sometimes be differentiated from angina pectoris.

It is caused by damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, with a burning sensation in the epigastrium, abdominal distension and discomfort, dry and sticky mouth, or belching, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a weak and rapid pulse. The purpose of treatment is to clear away dampness and heat, and the required prescription is a modified Yueju Zuojin Pill.

It is caused by internal heat due to yin deficiency, with a burning sensation in the abdomen as if it were being burned by fire, dry mouth and red lips, heat in the five hearts, heat in the palms and soles, feeling hungry but not eating, or noisy feeling as if hungry, a red tongue, dry and dry tongue coating, and a thin and rapid pulse. The purpose of treatment is to nourish stomach yin and restrain yin with sour and sweet herbs. The treatment prescription is: Peony and Licorice Decoction with added ingredients.

After consuming something hot, the patient will feel a burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach, and therefore be afraid of eating, especially hot food. The symptoms will get worse after eating, with white or yellow tongue coating and a rapid and stringy pulse. The purpose of treatment is to clear away heat and detoxify, clear the throat and relieve the diaphragm. The treatment prescription is: Yinhua Gancao Decoction with added ingredients.

In fact, after saying so much, most people should have certain ways to deal with heartburn caused by stomach disease, but in the final analysis, heartburn is caused by stomach disease, and stomach disease is more likely to get worse than it is treated, so we must pay attention to nourishing the stomach in our daily life. We can eat more pasta or easily digestible food, or eat more whole grains and drink more yogurt, which also have the effect of nourishing the stomach. Only by taking good care of your stomach can you cure heartburn fundamentally.