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Heartburn is a common condition of burning sensation along with a little itching, feels in the middle of the chest and above diaphragm. This is also known as acid indigestion.

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Heart Brun can be felt when gastric acid in the stomach moves back in esophagus (a tube made up of muscles which connect the mouth to the stomach and carry food). The backwards moves is caused when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of esophagus contract at the wrong time.

Causes

There could be various potential reasons which can cause heartburn like

• Food which contains a high quantity of fat like fried items, and food with spices can cause heartburn. Such food is difficult to digest and stays long in the stomach.
• Smoking is a potential reason for heartburn. It wakes the sphincter muscles of the esophagus, due to which gastric acid can easily flow back in food tube.



Source

• Consuming a high amount of soft drinks and caffeine can be a source. Such chemicals can disturb the normal function of the stomach.
• Some medicines can also cause heartburn as a side effect.
• Depression and anxiety can cause acid indigestion.

Preventions

• Avoid food with high content of fats and spices.
• Do not over eat, instead take small meals. For this purpose, fibrous food can better help.
• include milk, ginger and similar items which help to maintain the normal function of digestion.
• For immediate neutralization of acid in the stomach ,an antacid is useful. Milk of magnesia is useful in this regard.

Sources: Medical News Today,

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