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(Medical-NewsWire.com, February 21, 2013 ) San Francisco, CA -- Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, occurs to individuals when the stomach acid backs up through the esophagus, and causes irritation, pain, and sometimes regurgitation. Nearly 40% of individuals in the United States have some form of heartburn on occasion, and it is usually described as a burning sensation in the chest that arises after eating.
The generalized treatment for heartburn tends to be determined after considering two specific factors. First, a person should take into account just how much the affliction is boring him/her. Second, the individuals should decide whether the symptoms signal a larger underlying esophageal injury that occurs due to the reflux. The latter is often best determined after consulting with a specialist or physician.
The intensity of the issues does not always correspond directly with the severity of the problem. In fact, individuals with severe esophageal injuries can have mild symptoms, and thus a physician or specialist help determine such a possibility.
Fortunately for most, heartburn is not commonly lead to esophageal damage due to the reflux. Many people with such heartburn simply deal with the symptoms. Those who are most susceptible to the risks of reflux are Caucasian males that are older than 50 and who have had heartburn for consistent more than five years. 'Consistent is defined by having heartburn at least three times a week and symptoms which occur at night.
Decreasing heartburn can be guessing game at first, however there are particular lifestyle changes one can make in order to lower the possibility of heartburn immediately. Lowering one's acidic intake is a great first step. Acid reflux relies specifically on having enough acidic content to repel upward, and so lowering such content can lower the leakage into the esophagus. Those who are not within the high-risk group for esophageal damage, and who are simply dealing with annoyances from heartburn can make such easy lifestyle changes. The avoidance of juices like oranges or grapefruit, as well as the removal of caffeinated beverages, chocolate, and mints, is also helpful. The avoidance of high-fat meals can help reduce likelihood as well.
Doctors recommend other simple lifestyle changes such as eating smaller meals, and spreading more frequent smaller meals throughout the day, rather than two or three large meals. They also recommend eating slower and allowing four-to-five hours between the last meal and bedtime.
Not smoking is noted as one of the most important steps to reducing heartburn symptoms. Nicotine can cause weakness in the esophagus, and thus allows for more frequent leakage form the stomach to the esophagus.
By modifying those simple steps, those who suffer from non-chronic heartburn can reduce their symptoms and find more enjoyment in the day-to-day living, free of heartburn.
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