Causes of regurgitation / heartburn
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Despite its name, heartburn has many more symptoms than just an unpleasant, burning sensation in the stomach. In fact, some of the symptoms of these regurgitation are similar to the symptoms of a heart attack or heart disease. acid regurgitation is an irritation of the esophagus caused by stomach acid. This can cause a burning pain in the upper abdomen or under the breastbone.
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With the help of gravity, a strong valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) keeps the stomach acid in the stomach from going anywhere else. The LES is located where the esophagus connects to the stomach - just below the ribs and slightly more to the left from the center. Normally, the LES opens to release food to the stomach or to let a burp, then this muscle closes on its own. But if the LES opens too often or doesn't close tightly enough, stomach acid can enter the esophagus, causing that annoying burning sensation.
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With the help of gravity, a strong valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) keeps the stomach acid in the stomach from going anywhere else. The LES is located where the esophagus connects to the stomach - just below the ribs and slightly more to the left from the center. Normally, the LES opens to release food to the stomach or to let a burp, then this muscle closes on its own. But if the LES opens too often or doesn't close tightly enough, stomach acid can get into the esophagus, causing that annoying burning sensation.
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Occasional regurgitation / heartburn is not dangerous and actually only annoying. But chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can sometimes lead to serious problems. About 20% of the Dutch suffer from heartburn every week and it is also common in pregnant women.
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A little more about the cause of heartburn
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So the main cause of heartburn is the lower esophageal sphincter or LES, not closing as it should. There are two different reasons why this becomes a problem: too much food in the stomach (when someone eats way too much) or when there is too much pressure on the stomach (often due to obesity, pregnancy, or constipation).
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There are certain foods that relax the LES, thus creating a problem with heartburn. Think of tomatoes, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, caffeinated products and peppermint.
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There are certain foods that relax the LES, thus creating a problem with heartburn. Think for example tomatoes, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, caffeinated products and peppermint.
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Meals high in fats and oils (animal or vegetable) can also often cause heartburn, as can certain medications.
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Too much stress and lack of sleep can increase acid production in the stomach and lead to heartburn.
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And smoking, which both relaxes the LES and stimulates stomach acid, is also a major contributor.
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As mentioned earlier, there are several foods that increase the risk of heartburn. These are:
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How exactly does heartburn feel?
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Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux disease and GERD, but not everyone with acid reflux disease has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux disease.
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Heartburn symptoms can also be caused by other unusual problems such as intestinal motility. Heart problems can also mimic the same problems as heartburn and it is important not to confuse the two.
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Unexplained chest pain should always be tested by a physician, such as an exercise test or ECG Â BEFORE the doctor checks for gastrointestinal problems.
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Passing on these symptoms is usually all people need to do before a doctor can diagnose heartburn. However, the doctor may perform special tests to determine the severity of the problem or to make sure that the treatment is working properly.
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Special investigations may be required if people also experience unusual symptoms such as weight loss or complications with GERD.
Is it heartburn or a heart attack?
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Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the emergency room. Often times, the pain caused by a heart attack and the pain that a person feels with severe heartburn is so difficult to distinguish that advanced medical testing is needed to determine if people are suffering from a heart attack or if it is 'common' heartburn. is.
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Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people go to an emergency room. Often times, the pain caused by a heart attack and the pain a person feels with severe heartburn is so difficult to distinguish that advanced medical testing is needed to determine whether people are suffering from a heart attack or whether it is “common” heartburn. is.
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To complicate matters even more, both conditions have many of the same symptoms and occur most often in similar people (eg, the elderly and overweight people.)
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Symptoms typical of angina (severe pain in the chest) or heart attack A feeling of fullness, tightness, or dull pressure or â € justâ € ™ pain in the center of the chest. The feeling as if a belt is being tightened around the chest. Sudden chest pain or pressure that gets worse. Dizziness. Pain can spread to the shoulders, neck, jaw or arms. Pain often responds quickly to nitroglycerin. Shortness of breath. Often accompanied by a cold sweat. May feel light-headed.
Dealing with heartburn
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It is possible to get relief from heartburn with a few changes. This is about making lifestyle changes and changes in the daily diet. Here are a few suggestions that help many people to reduce their heartburn.
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Treatment and medicines
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There are many different over-the-counter medications to reduce heartburn. Some of the different options are:
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The conclusion about heartburn
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Of course, heartburn is very annoying. In fact, it can ruin a delicious meal for someone because people know they might get stomach upset again later on. Fortunately, by adopting a healthier lifestyle and using the right medicines, it is possible to suffer much less from these annoying problems.