The Dhaka Times Desk Heartburn is a major problem among physical problems. This problem is seen by many people. But many of us do not know what measures can be taken immediately if this heartburn occurs. Today's report is to know the details about the matter.
We are all very busy in this mechanical life of ours. We ourselves have become more like machines. Our body can be called a machine. If there is a problem anywhere in the body, it affects the whole body. Many small and big problems are increasing with this mechanical life of ours. One of them is heart burn.
Nowadays, there is no person who has not suffered from heartburn at least once. Our report for you today is heartburn. So let's try to find out in short what is heartburn? What is the reason? And what could be the remedy?
What is heartburn?
Heartburn – a burning sensation from the center of the chest to the throat. This burning may sometimes occur only in the chest and sometimes only in the throat or both. Sometimes there is pain with burning. Sometimes some fluid comes from the stomach through the esophagus to the mouth, that is, it flows in the opposite direction, it is called Gastro esophageal reflux.
What causes heartburn?
All the causes of heartburn which have come out in the long research of medical science are –
# Consuming alcohol.
# Excessive consumption of tea, coffee.
# Eating more foods with black pepper, vinegar.
# Eating too much oily food, fried food causes heartburn.
# Foods such as pickles, tomato sauce, orange juice, onions, peppers etc. increase heartburn.
# Stress, anxiety is also responsible for heartburn.
# Smoking is another major cause of heartburn.
# Heartburn with gallstones.
# Pressure on stomach causes heartburn. Pressure on the stomach means - eating too much at once, obesity, pregnancy, wearing tight and thick belted pants etc.
Now many people may be wondering what are the symptoms of heartburn. How do you know if you are actually suffering from heartburn?
The following are symptoms of heartburn:
# Mild pain in upper abdomen.
# Chest pain with burning sensation.
# Heartburn sometimes occurs after eating. And in some cases, it happens on an empty stomach.
# is sometimes noisy.
# Chest pain – This is a symptom of heartburn. Stomach acid expands up the esophagus and causes chest pain and irritation. This pain and irritation is sometimes short-lived and sometimes long-lasting. If the chest pain is persistent and radiates to the left arm and worsens with exercise, then definitely see a doctor.
# Chest burning and pain worsens at rest. Acid comes up through the esophagus when we are lying down or half asleep. The result is heartburn. Dr. According to Coyle, when we sit up straight, gravity keeps food in the stomach, so heartburn is reduced.
# Bitter taste in mouth. This happens more in the morning.
# Hoarseness – Hoarseness is an uncommon symptom of heartburn. cold
It is exactly what it is in the first state of Laga. This happens due to acid build-up in the throat. Acid makes the voice heavy.
# Sore Throat – Sore throat with burning sensation in chest and throat. It seems as if the throat is gone. This is why acid is so corrosive. If it is like this after taking food, it should be understood that it is related to heartburn.
# onset of cough after ingestion of food. Stomach acid spreads to the lungs, causing heartburn and difficulty breathing.
# may cause nausea and vomiting. Excessive saliva in the mouth.
# Prolonged heartburn causes narrowing of the esophagus due to acid. As a result, it becomes difficult to swallow food.
How to prevent heartburn:
There is a saying that prevention is better than cure, that is, it is better to be aware before the disease occurs. To get rid of heartburn without medicine, we all need to follow some rules. The rules are:
> Identify and avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn.
> Avoid smoking.
> Do not eat large amounts at once and eat small amounts over a period of time (2 hours). Then the food will be digested quickly. And excess gas and acid will not be produced in the stomach. As a result, you will get rid of heartburn.
> Do not lie down after eating, do not exercise. Wait for 1 hour, then go to sleep.
> Sleep with your head 4 to 6 inches above the bed.
> Reduce excess body weight.
> Wear loose clothing. Do not wear thick belted pants.
> Try to stay free from stress and anxiety.
Heartburn during pregnancy
Heartburn during pregnancy can be said to be a normal and natural physiological phenomenon. Heartburn starts from the fourth month of pregnancy. Changes in hormone levels cause heartburn. Because of which the entire esophagus and stomach muscles can react to different foods. Pregnancy hormone (HCG) causes the esophageal valve to relax, allowing food and stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. The result is heartburn. Also, the growing uterus puts pressure on the stomach. So food and acid go up into the esophagus and the bub gets irritated.
Prevention: You can follow the below instructions to protect yourself and your baby from this.
* Do not eat too much at once, eat little by little. Chew food slowly and thoroughly. It will digest food quickly and well.
* Avoid foods that increase heartburn. For example – fried foods, highly spicy foods, sour foods, sauces etc.
* Drink less water while eating. Drinking more water while eating dilutes the hydrochloric acid that helps in digestion. As a result, food becomes difficult to digest and pushes the acid upwards and increases heartburn.
* Do not lie down immediately after eating.
* Sleep with your head 4 to 6 inches above the bed.
* Wear loose clothing. Tight clothing increases the problem by putting pressure on the groin and lower abdomen.
* Eliminate constipation.
Heartburn during pregnancy gets better after delivery of baby. If there is any problem after this, definitely consult a doctor.
Warning: Do not self-medicate during pregnancy without doctor's advice.
# Dr. Md. Ashekur Rahman Khan
B. H. M. S (Dhaka University)
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