Heartburn Questions

1. Will dying Mom's hair help Dad recognize her?

   Medications do not cause misperception of person's identity. I am including my wife's answer because she is better equipped to answer this question:
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2. What causes acute heartburn?

   Heartburn is caused by stomach acid that has irritated the esophagus. According to WebMD.com the basic cause of heartburn is an under-active lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, that doesn't tighten as it should. There are a few common reasons for an under-active LES, overeating, to much food in the stomach...
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3. What is another name for heartburn?

   There are many different names that heartburn goes by. Pyrosis is its technical name. Although not completely accurate, many people will use the terms dyspepsia and indigestion as names for heartburn. Heartburn is also commonly referred to as acid reflux, when in actuality it is one of many symptoms of acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)...
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4. Are heartburn and gas related?

   Yes they are! Heartburn is caused by an increase in stomach acidity that escapes to your esophagus. This in turn can cause excess gas which can cause other conditions such as bloating and the discomfort of gas.
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5. Are liver function and heartburn linked?

   The purpose of the liver is to rid the body of toxins so a person can stay regular. They are linked because heartburn occurs when food in the stomach has not been broken down by enzymes and can cause severe pain and stomach ache. So unless the liver is cleansed heartburn will occur.
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6. Are there any foods I can eat to help rid heartburn?

   Milk is seen as one of the most common foods that help rid or prevent heartburn. Vegetables like baked potatoes, carrots, and broccoli also go long ways. Bananas and apples are fruits that can help as well.
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7. Is baking soda good for heartburn relief?

   According to many physicians and scientific articles, baking soda is in fact a good heartburn relief. The concept is easy, heartburn is the result of excess acid reflux and baking soda is a basic compound. It means that baking soda can neutralize the acid...
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8. Is butter bad for heartburn?

   Many people suffer from heartburn, which is actually a problem with your digestive system. It happens when the acids in your stomach contact the lining of your esophagus. Many foods trigger heartburn, butter is defiantly one of these foods to avoid...
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9. Can an enlarged goiter cause heartburn?

   There is no evidence than an enlarged goiter can cause heartburn. A goiter is caused when the thyroids become enlarged and can be seen thru the skin. This can happen as a result of cancer.
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10. Can baking soda relieve heartburn?

    Heartburn is a burning sensation that occurs when acid from the stomach enters the esophagus and irritates the lining of esophagus, throat and mouth. This can occur as a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, where the esophageal sphincter, the valve that separates the esophagus...
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11. Can chronic heartburn cause illness?

    Chronic heartburn has been known to be either a sign or a cause of a large number of diseases or disorders relating to the intestinal tract and digestive system of a person. If a person is experiencing chronic heartburn which is occurring once or more each day it is wise to consult a doctor or physician...
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12. Can fiber give you heartburn?

    In some cases, too much of everything can be pretty harsh on the body as we need a medium average of nutrition. Fiber regulates our stools and is one of the most beneficial and most needed and consumed of plant materials. Fiber is used to control our absortion of nutrients and other elements.
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13. Can heartburn cause shortness of breath?

    Yes, you can bet that heart burn or acid reflux can cause chest pain when then can make you become short of breath. But, bronchitis can also cause these symptoms so double check. You can take an over the counter antacid regularly to see if this goes away. If it does not, then you follow the advice for bronchitis that they gave you at the hospital...
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14. Can heartburn raise blood pressure?

    No, heartburn by itself, which is solely the buildup of acid reflux in the esophagus, is not a causative factor in high blood pressure. However, the cause of heartburn, which can sometimes be salty or greasy foods, also play a role in high blood pressure, so the two definitely are linked...
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15. Can pop cause heartburn?

    Drinking soda can indeed cause heartburn. Soda is made up of carbonated water which is very bad for a delicate stomach. Drinking too much of it can also cause gastric distension which is a condition that brings on acid reflux in the stomach.
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16. Can probiotics increase heartburn at first?

    No, nothing can be found about probiotics increasing heartburn at first. In fact, probiotics have been proven to greatly decrease heartburn. Probiotics are the recommended treatment even over prescription medications because they only treat the symptoms and not take care of the problem. Regardless, acid reflux, or heartburn, is caused by a weak LES muscle...
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17. Can taking calcium tablets cause heartburn?

    Calcium tablets can cause heartburn for some people, especially those with kidney stones. Initially, the calcium tablets will help ease heartburn, but then the calcium can also increase the acid in the stomach. This can lead to more acid indigestion, which would require more heartburn medication...
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18. Can you still have heartburn while on Nexium?

    Nexium reduces the amount of acid in your stomach and esophagus. In some instances the presence of heartburn still exists in patients after taking the drug. According to www.buzzle.com, Nexium holds the third possition of all the top selling drugs...
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19. Does beef cause heartburn?

    Yes. Most fatty or oily foods will cause heartburn. it is best to try and drain as much grease as possible from your beef before ingesting it if you want to prevent the symptoms of heartburn.
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20. Does lack of exercise cause heartburn?

    Although not the only cause of heartburn, lack of exercise can be a major factor in heartburn. This is the case many times with younger people who acquire acid reflux disease, the diet, stressors and lack of exercise all contribute to them getting heartburn...
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