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What Causes HeartburnWhat Causes Heartburn
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IT'S actually your oesophagus - the tube that connects the throat to the stomach - that burns. Certain foods can make gastric acid from the stomach splash into the lower portion of the oesophagus, causing discomfort. As the tube passes behind the breastbone, the irritation that takes place feels like a burning sensation in the heart.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Avoid the most common triggers - wolfing down your food, eating chocolate, garlic, onions, tomatoes, curries, chillies or citrus fruits, lying down after a meal, smoking after eating, drinking coffee or alcohol, being very overweight, wearing tight clothing and swallowing air. Try taking Pepcid Two tablets, too. They're available from most good chemists priced Ј3.69 for 12.
WHEN TO WORRY: "Heartburn is also a common sign of stress so examine your lifestyle," says Dr Vandenburg. "If you're a very frequent sufferer you may need tests to check for any internal inflammation."
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