"Frequent heartburn" means experiencing a burning sensation in the chest or throat that occurs often or regularly.
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A National Heartburn Alliance survey reveals that 58 %
of frequent heartburn sufferers identify «hectic lifestyle» as a factor that contributes to their heartburn and 52 % point to work - related stress as a heartburn aggravator.
Its over-the-counter product line includes non-drowsy antihistamines, treatment for occasional constipation, decongestant - free cold / flu medicine for people with high blood pressure, nasal decongestant spray, and treatment
for frequent heartburn.
Her Western diagnosis would be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition characterized
by frequent heartburn and esophageal damage.
So excess body weight is not an ironclad cause of reflux; it's simply one among many contributors that could be addressed if an overweight individual
experiences frequent heartburn.
Just one pill a day provides all - day, all - night protection
from frequent heartburn — no matter what triggers it.
Approximately 10 percent of the general population take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug to block stomach acid secretions and relieve symptoms
of frequent heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The main symptom of GERD is
frequent heartburn.
And if you suffer from
frequent heartburn, ask about treatment options that address the underlying problem, not just the symptoms.
Frequent heartburn is a common symptom of GERD, and often becomes worse when the person bends or lies down.