How to get rid of heartburn quickly

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Due to gastroesophageal reflux (retrograde movement of stomach contents) hydrochloric and bile acids, pancreatic enzymes are thrown into the esophagus and irritate its mucous membranes. Because of this, there is an unpleasant burning sensation behind the breastbone, popularly called heartburn.

If you often encounter such sensations, it is worth knowing how to get rid of them quickly at home. After all, there are not always pills at hand that can relieve discomfort that spreads upward from the epigastric region and, in rare cases, radiates to the neck, throat and even the ear.

Mineral water

Alkaline and bicarbonate drinks ("Borjomi", "Essentuki" No. 4 or No. 17, "Slavyanskaya") are able to alkalize the internal environment of the body, reducing the acidity of the stomach. Their medicinal properties:

• increased peristalsis;
• reduction of inflammatory processes;
• regulation of the formation of organic acids and ammonia in the intestine;
• accelerating the passage of food in the stomach;
• maintaining the development and vital activity of beneficial microflora;
• strengthening the outflow of bile, strengthening the protective function of the liver, reducing stagnation and inflammation in the gallbladder.

Mineral water blocks the irritating effect of acids on the mucous membranes of the esophagus, reduces the acidity of gastric juice, relieves heartburn.

Correct reception requires adherence to some nuances:

1. First, gas should be released from the selected beverage. To do this, pour it into a wide container and let it sit for a few hours.
2. Heat to 38 ° C-40 ° C in a water bath before use.
3. If you suffer from gastric ulcer, gastritis with high acidity, drink 50-100 ml of water every morning one hour before meals. Monitor your condition carefully. With a satisfactory reaction of the body, after 4-5 days, you can increase the dosage to 250 ml.
4. If the appearance of heartburn is not caused by pathological processes in the body, drink mineral water 30-40 minutes after eating.

For treatment with alkaline drinks, it is worthwhile to undergo a preliminary examination and visit a specialist. He will select mineral water, the optimal treatment regimen, determine the duration and frequency of admission, based on the individual characteristics of the organism.

If you do not have the opportunity to consult a doctor, be aware that, for example, Borjomi is contraindicated for daily use, as it can irritate the stomach. "Slavyanskaya" can be drunk a maximum of three times a day.

Do not forget that every water has contraindications, therefore it is necessary to read the recommendations on the label before use. And one more important rule: buy water only in glassware. Plastic is not intended for storing alkaline liquids.

Food

To get rid of heartburn without pills, you will be helped by the usual foods that are in every home:

• salt. Place a pinch on your tongue and suck until completely dissolved. Refuse this method if you have renal failure, there are disturbances in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, acute inflammatory processes occur in the body;
• walnuts. It is enough to consume a tablespoon of the product once a day for a week;
• eat 4-6 dates;
• banana acts akin to antacid, quickly eliminating the "fire" inside the body;
• applesauce;
• freshly squeezed pineapple juice … It contains the enzyme bromelain, which relieves inflammation and quickly eliminates heartburn;
• a glass of slightly warmed milk;
• honey. Has a calming effect on mucous membranes, neutralizes the negative effects of digestive juices. You can eat a tablespoon of the product or dissolve it in 200 ml of warm water. With severe heartburn, you should take a mixture of 100 g of honey and aloe juice;
• viburnum jam … Dissolve a tablespoon of the product in a glass of water and drink.

In case of regular burning sensation, be sure to consult a doctor for a diagnosis. After all, discomfort can be a symptom of serious disorders in the functioning of internal organs. Only the elimination of the root cause will help to forget about heartburn forever.