Heartburn is the inappropriate movement of your stomach acid up into your esophagus. Your stomach is a “bag of acid” and needs to be so highly acidic in order for you to properly digest your food. However, if your stomach spasms it can result in its contents (acid) shooting up into your esophagus. It can also be called GERD or reflux. Long-term exposure to acid can inflame your esophagus, leading to ulcers and even cancer. Antacids are dangerous in their own right as they have long-term consequences on your digestion, immune system and bone health. It is critical to fully resolve the root cause of your heartburn.
So, what are some common causes of heartburn to look out for? Here are the top 7 causes of heartburn to be aware of:
1 Obesity
Being overweight often is associated with an enlarged abdomen and weak abdominal muscles. Good core strength is important to balance the muscles involved in proper digestion. Interestingly, your core muscles are very involved in the proper function and tone of your diaphragm which sits just above your stomach and is a causative factor in heartburn when it is malfunctioning.
2 SMOKING
Smoking can relax the sphincter in your esophagus that, by design, prevents food from moving from your stomach into your esophagus. Integrity of this sphincter can be compromised by smoking.
3 HIGH-FAT DIET
This story is from the August 2021 edition of Alternative Medicine.
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