Constant heartburn usually requires more attention than occasional heartburn. Constant and frequent heartburn could be a symptom of more severe condition called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Symptoms of constant heartburn:
- Pain or discomfort that starts in the middle of the chest and can then move up through the throat
- Chronic cough
- Burning in the throat - or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Feeling of food “sticking” in the middle of the chest or throat.
- Sore throat
- Chronic hoarseness
Here is a list of quick advices to deal with constant heartburn:
- go to your doctor and get some medications (usually PPI - proton pump inhibitor)
- cut back on acidic foods
- avoid caffeine and alcohol
- don’t lie down right after eating (1-2 hours should be enough if you lie down for short period of time). It is better to lie down on a wedge pillow.
- don’t eat just before going to bed (allow at least 3-4 hours)
- avoid clothing that’s too tight around the waist
Blog entries you may find useful
For more heartburn information read following articles:
Collection of heartburn related articles - manually selected articles to address all your acid reflux questions.
Stop acid reflux tonight with wedge pillow! - one of the proven ways to reduce nighttime acid reflux.
Hiatal Hernia and Heartburn - Hiatal Hernia as a cause of belching, shortness of breath, chest and back pain. Hiatal Hernia relation to acid reflux and heartburn. Treatment for Hernia.
Aerophagia - Swallowing air, constant or excessive burping and belching caused by aerophagia. Its causes and treatment
Excessive burping and belching - How to take it under control or even stop it
Heartburn and Caffeine - Caffeine in Hot Beverages and Soft Drinks and its relation to Heartburn
Alcohol and Heartburn - Lots of books and websites recommend to stop alcohol completely. Well it may work for some people who didn't drink before - but what to do if you like some alcohol drinks.
Food To Avoid - Food which you shouldn't eat if you have GERD. Heartburn food replacements.
Natural Remedies for Heartburn - List of natural cures for heartburn which I tried and which you can find useful.
Heartburn Free Lifestyle Guidelines - How to live happy with GERD and Heartburn.
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Recipes collection - some simple recipes for people with GERD and heartburn.
Nexium vs Prilosec - how to use purple pill for heartburn and acid reflux symptoms treatment. Nexium side effects.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Heartburn - how weight loss solution can turn into heartburn and acid reflux.
Upper GI endoscopy and heartburn - why endoscopy is needed, what to expect from it and how to prepare for it.
Heartburn remedies during pregnancy - how to relieve acid reflux during pregnancy
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