Not many people know that heartburn is false or true. To understand exactly what you have is necessary, in order to take appropriate measures in time and not bring to complications.
False heartburn
The false symptoms are:
- Heartburn appears regardless of the meal.
- Physical stress does not affect the time of heartburn.
- The burning sensation in the esophagus does not pass for a long time.
- After taking special medications for heartburn or just a solution of soda, relief does not come.
- Over time, the unpleasant feeling of what bakes, begins to give in the stomach, back, sometimes in the side.
- Heartburn does not happen with a belch or a bitter feeling in the tongue.
If you find such symptoms, you need to clarify the diagnosis, as there may be manifestations of acute or chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system.
True Heartburn
The manifestations of true heartburn are as follows:
- Discomfort appears almost immediately after a meal - 15-30 minutes later.
- The first symptom is a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, there is a growing burning sensation in the chest.
- Further, the burning sensation rises up the esophagus, a bitter taste in the mouth may appear. This indicates that the stomach has got gastric juice or bile.
- When heartburn occurs, gases can form which push food out of the stomach into the esophagus, causing a belch.
- In the event that after eating the gases can not go out in the form of eructations, a feeling of bursting arises, and a painful sensation appears in the epigastric region.
- Heartburn often appears in a lying position.
Types of burping
Belching can also be of two types:
- episodic;
- periodic.
If a belch appears only sometimes after a meal - this is normal, and do not worry. In the second case, one should think about treatment.
Constant heartburn, belching and nausea - causes and treatment
The reasons for the occurrence of a constant feeling of heartburn, belching or nausea are several:
- malnutrition;
- binge eating;
- eating before bedtime;
- food in a hurry, in a hurry, conversations during meals - while there is a swallowing of air;
- gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) - when, due to weak peristalsis of the stomach, food "returns" to the esophagus;
- constant stress;
- bad habits - smoking, alcohol;
- pregnancy;
- exercise immediately after eating;
- reception of products that cause the formation of gases in large quantities;
- Neurotic aerophagy occurs when involuntary ingestion of air during stress or anxiety.
Means for heartburn and eructations
Let's give some simple tips on how to quickly get rid of unpleasant sensations:
- It will help all known solution of baking soda - 1 teaspoon dissolved in 200 ml of warm water and slowly drink.
- A piece of ice put on the tongue and hold in your mouth until it melts.
- Alkaline drink - mineral water "Borjomi" and other similar drinks, sold in pharmacies.
- Do not lie down until the feeling of heartburn disappears.
- Loosen the belt, belt or unfasten the tight fitting clothing that pinches the stomach - they can also contribute to burning.
There are other ways to help with the onset of heartburn and belching.
How to treat heartburn and eructation?1. Take medications prescribed by the doctor for heartburn and eructations depending on the diagnosis:
- antacids - drugs that reduce acidity;
- antisecretory drugs;
- stimulators of peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract.
2. You should eat often and in small portions.
3. Strictly follow the diet - exclude products that cause heartburn, belching:
- fatty dairy products;
- beans;
- black bread;
- cabbage;
- some raw fruits and vegetables;
- carbonated drinks;
- nuts;
- eggs;
- chocolate;
- fatty, spicy, salty, smoked, sweet food.
4. Refuse smoking for those who smoke.
5. Exclude alcohol.
6. Chew food thoroughly.
7. After eating, slowly walk.