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Medications That May Cause Heartburn
While we most often think of certain foods as causing heartburn, there are also some medications that may cause heartburn. This is a result of relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), irritating the esophagus, or slowing stomach-emptying. Learn about which <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/whatcausesheartburn/a/Medications-That-May-Cause-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">medication that may cause heartburn</a>. Related Information: <ul> • <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/library/bl_medchart_prescription.htm">Prescription remedies for heartburn</a> • <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/library/bl_medchart_otc.htm">Over-the-counter remedies for heartburn</a> </ul>
Heartburn and Your Diet - Share Your Experiences and Tips
There are a some foods I have to avoid because they trigger heartburn. Over the years I've learned how to create a diet that keeps me heartburn free If you are one of those people, you can share your experiences with what foods are you triggers, and how you have changed your diet to help you live heartburn free. You can also share any recipes you use that are heartburn friendly. So, how about sharing your experiences with <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/Heartburn-And-Your-Diet-Share-Your-Experiences-And-Tips.htm" target="_blank">heartburn and your diet</a>? Related Information: <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/l/bl_hrtbrnrecord.htm" target="_blank">Keeping a Heartburn Record</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm" target="_blank">Meal Planning Tips for Preventing Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm" target="_blank">Why Some Foods Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/bb/heartburneatout.htm" target="_blank">Eating Out Without Heartburn</a></li> </ul>
Questions About Heartburn and Heartburn-Related Conditions
Finding answers to questions concerning heartburn such as "how do I stop my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/tipsnighthrtbrn.htm">nighttime heartburn</a>?" or "are there <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm">foods I should avoid to prevent heartburn</a>?" may be difficult. You have to sift through information that may be fact or mere personal opinion. And even if all the information you read is fact, many times one website will answer a few questions, and then you have to go to another site to find answers to some of your other questions. In this article, you will find answers to most of the common <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/faq1/tp/Questions-About-Heartburn-And-Heartburn-Related-Conditions.htm" target="_blank">questions about heartburn and heartburn-related conditions</a>.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
There are two sphincter muscles located in the esophagus: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES). When the lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning properly, there is a back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. If this happens two or more times a week, it can be a sign of <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/a/gerd_acidreflux.htm" target="_blank">gastroesophageal reflux disease</a>, or GERD. As with the lower esophageal sphincter, if the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid that has back flowed into the esophagus is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/gastrictractdisorders/a/whatis_LPR.htm" target="_blank">Laryngopharyngeal Reflux</a>, or LPR. Related Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/cs/heartburn101/a/hrtbrn_symptoms.htm" target="_blank">Symptoms of Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/qt/gerd_symptoms.htm" target="_blank">Symptoms of GERD</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">Lifestyle Modifications for Treating Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm" target="_blank">Dietary Changes for Treating Heartburn</a></li> </ul>
Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers
Does it seem like no matter what you eat, heartburn keeps occurring? You need to know what foods are safe, and avoid the foods that can trigger your heartburn. Important Note: The foods that are considered safe foods are those least likely to cause heartburn for most heartburn sufferers. You may find some of these safe foods cause you heartburn. The same is true with the foods that are listed to be avoided. These are the foods most likely to cause heartburn, but you may find some of these foods are safe for you to eat. You should always keep track of which foods cause you heartburn, and which do not. Try these resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm">Safe Foods for Heartburn Sufferers</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods2.htm">Foods Okay in Moderation</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods3.htm">Foods Heartburn Sufferers Should Avoid</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm">Why Certain Foods Can Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm">Meal Planning Tips to Prevent Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/schoollunches.htm">Heartburn-free School Lunches</a></li> </ul>
The Basics of GERD
GERD occurs when the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/glossaryl/g/LES.htm">lower esophageal sphincter</a> (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/heartburn101/a/hrtbrn_symptoms.htm">Heartburn</a> and acid regurgitation are the main <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/qt/gerd_symptoms.htm">symptoms of GERD</a>, though some people with GERD don't experience any heartburn episodes. This is why it's important to know all the possible symptoms of GERD. While the majority of doctors will prescribe a trial of acid-suppressive therapy, and make a diagnosis based on the patient's response to this, there are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/diagnosingheartburn/qt/diagnostictests.htm">tests to diagnose GERD</a> a doctor may want to have performed. Treatment for GERD will usually start with certain <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm">lifestyle modifications</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm">dietary changes</a>. If you continue to have symptoms after these modifications, your physician will discuss with you the use of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/antacid1/a/needantacid.htm">antacids</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/h2blockers.htm">H2 blockers</a>, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/protonpumpPPIs.htm">Proton Pump Inhibitors</a> (PPIs). If your physician and you decide a surgical option is needed, the most common surgical treatment for GERD is the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medicalprocedures/a/fundoplication.htm">fundoplications surgery</a>. Another procedure sometimes used in the treatment of GERD is the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medicalprocedures/a/radiofrequency.htm">radiofrequency treatment</a>. When were you diagnosed with GERD? Please take a moment to answer in the poll below. If you would like to share your story on what symptoms led to your GERD diagnosis, you can do so <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/u/ua/gerdacidrefluxdisease/gerdsymptomsledtodoctor.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.
Hiatal Hernia Basics
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, and up into the chest. This opening is called a esophageal hiatus or diaphragmatic hiatus.  Approximately 50 percent of hiatal hernia patients don't experience any symptoms. For the other 50 percent of patients, the these <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/hiatalhern2/qt/herniasymptoms.htm" target="_blank">hiatal hernia symptoms</a> may occur. There are a number of contributing factors that can cause hiatal hernias. While some patients with a hernia hernia may also have GERD, GERD doesn't cause a hiatal hernia. Various tests can be used to diagnose a hiatal hernia, though the tests most often used are the <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/diagnosingheartburn/a/bariumxray.htm" target="_blank">barium x-ray</a> and the <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/diagnosingheartburn/a/upperendoscopy.htm" target="_blank">upper endoscopy</a>. After the presence of a hernia is diagnosed, the treatment will vary by patient. As mentioned above, approximately 50% of patients with a hiatal hernia won't experience any symptoms, and may not require any special treatment. For those who do experience symptoms, which are usually heartburn related, they can discuss with their doctor the <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">lifestyle modifications</a>, the <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm" target="_blank">dietary changes</a>, and any medications (such as <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/antacid1/a/needantacid.htm" target="_blank">antacids</a>, <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/h2blockers.htm" target="_blank">H2 blockers</a>, or <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/protonpumpPPIs.htm" target="_blank">proton pump inhibitors</a>) that may be needed. In some cases, such as when complications occur with a <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/hiatalhern2/a/paraesophhernia.htm" target="_blank">paraesophageal hiatal hernia</a>, surgery may be needed. This type of surgery is commonly done as a laparoscopic procedure.
Peptic Ulcer Basics
<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/articles/a/Peptic_Ulcers.htm">Peptic ulcers</a> can cause a variety of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/pepticulcers/qt/ulcersymptoms.htm">symptoms</a>, and these vary from patient to patient. Some patients with ulcers have minimal, unusual, or even no symptoms at all. Others may have every symptom. This is why it is very important to consult your doctor if you have any concerns. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/b/2012/01/23/peptic-ulcer-basics.htm">Read Full Post</a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/b/2012/01/23/peptic-ulcer-basics.htm">Peptic Ulcer Basics</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/">About.com Heartburn / GERD</a> on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 09:00:43.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/b/2012/01/23/peptic-ulcer-basics.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/b/2012/01/23/peptic-ulcer-basics.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://heartburn.about.com/b/2012/01/23/peptic-ulcer-basics.htm&zItl=Peptic Ulcer Basics">Email this</a>
Preventing Stress-Related Heartburn
While stress hasn't been linked directly to heartburn, it is known that it can lead to behaviors that can trigger heartburn. During stressful times, routines are disrupted and people may not follow their normal routines in regards to meals, exercise, and medication. More than half of people who suffer frequent heartburn say a hectic lifestyle and work-related stress increases their heartburn. It is important to find ways to alleviate the stress, and thus make stress-related heartburn less likely. Following the relaxation tips at <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/cs/prevention/a/hrtburn_stress.htm" target="_blank">Managing Stress to Ease the Heartburn</a> can help. Related Information on Preventing Heartburn: <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">8 Quick Ways to Prevent Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm" target="_blank">Meal Planning Tips for Preventing Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/tipsnighthrtbrn.htm" target="_blank">Preventing Nighttime Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/pregnancyhrtbrn.htm" target="_blank">Preventing Heartburn During Pregnancy</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/acidrefluxcomplications/a/prevent_complic.htm" target="_blank">6 Steps to Preventing Heartburn-Related Complications</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/f/How-Can-I-Exercise-Without-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">How to Exercise Without Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/cs/prevention/a/hrtburn_alcohol.htm" target="_blank">How Alcohol Can Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/cs/prevention/a/hrtburn_smoking.htm" target="_blank">How Smoking Can Cause Heartburn</a></li> </ul>
Heartburn Resolutions -- 2012
<img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/heartburn/1/9/-/H/2012.jpg" alt="photo by pedjami (stock.xchng)" />The beginning of a new year has always been a time we reflect on the changes we want or need to make. It is a time we make resolutions for change, and resolve to follow through on those changes. If you are thinking about making some changes in the coming new year on how you approach the care and treatment of your heartburn, these <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/understandingheartburn/tp/hrtbrnresolutions.htm" target="_blank">heartburn resolutions</a> will make a good start. Related Information: <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">Quick Tips for Preventing Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/l/bl_hrtbrnrecord.htm" target="_blank">Keeping a Heartburn Record</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm" target="_blank">Meal Planning Tips for Preventing Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm" target="_blank">Why Some Foods Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/bb/heartburneatout.htm" target="_blank">Eating Out Without Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/tipsnighthrtbrn.htm" target="_blank">Preventing Nighttime Heartburn</a></li> </ul>

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Five Ways To Treat Constant Heartburn
By Juana Cruz
Constant heartburn attacks are a problem to some. Just imagine what it would be like to stop in the middle of a task because a burning sensation suddenly creeps up to your chestbone, to your esophagus, to your throat, and sometimes even to your mouth. The pain can strike anytime, even at night. Which is why it is no wonder why many heartburn sufferers want to find out how to cure their condition once and for all.

There are many cures to constant heartburn, varying from surgical procedures to medicines. Here are some of the treatment options to consider.

1. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication is a common type of heartburn surgery which involves tightening the walls of the esophagus and adding pressure to the lower esophagus muscle in order to prevent stomach contents from reaching the throat. Another method focuses on tightening the esophagus valve to keep acids from burning the esophageal lining.

2. Intraluminal endoscopic surgery is about using an optical, tubular instrument which is inserted inside the part of the patient's body to let the doctor get a better view of it. This procedure is much faster and has a shorter recovery rate, which is why many patients want this kind of surgery.

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Antacids are taken to neutralize the acids and promote the body's defenses by helping increase the production of micous and bicarbonate. These medicines are aimed to relieve mild symptoms of heartburn, and are bought without the doctor's prescription.

4. Histamine blockers are made to block the actions of histamine, a chemical which helps promote the production of stomach acids. They are for the relief of frequent cases of heartburn, but you have to wait for thirty to ninety minutes before these drugs could take effect. Then, the effect will only last for six to twenty-four hours. For patients with more serious cases of heartburn, they have to take two dosages a day.

5. Proton pump inhibitors reduce the acids in the stomach by reacting with cells responsible for producing stomach acids. You should note, though, that they are found to cause side effects like
diarrhea, headache, itching, and nausea.

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