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Tips for Keeping Heartburn at Bay

Better described as acid reflux, heartburn occurs when stomach acids flow backward into your esophagus. Aging, obesity, stress, and other issues can cause weakening of the esophageal sphincter, resulting in the acid backwash that leads to the discomfort associated with heartburn. Visit the link to learn more about<br>https://www.southernnevadabariatrics.com/services/heartburn<br>

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Tips for Keeping Heartburn at Bay

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  1. Tips for Keeping Heartburn at Bay

  2. Understanding Heartburn Better described as acid reflux, heartburn occurs when stomach acids flow backward into your esophagus. Aging, obesity, stress, and other issues can cause weakening of the esophageal sphincter, resulting in the acid backwash that leads to the discomfort associated with heartburn.

  3. Tips for Preventing Heartburn Treatment for frequent or severe bouts of heartburn often includes medications to control your symptoms, but there are healthy habits you can adopt that may prevent the need for medication.

  4. Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals Cutting back on portion sizes during your meals reduces the risk of stomach contents backwashing into your esophagus.

  5. Slow Down Gulping your food quickly can also stress your digestive system. Slowing down to enjoy your meal helps your stomach keep up.

  6. Skip That After-Dinner Nap Due to the rules of gravity, lying down too quickly after a meal increases the risk of acid reflux. Eat your evening meal at least three hours before retiring for the night.

  7. Wait Two Hours Before You Exercise Exercising too quickly and vigorously after a meal can interfere with your stomach’s ability to empty its contents and increase the risk of acid reflux.

  8. Lose Those Excess Pounds Excess weight is a common link to heartburn due to the stress and strain those extra pounds place on your digestive system. Click here to learn more!

  9. Struggling with Severe Heartburn? If you struggle with frequent or severe heartburn, schedule a visit with us today. We’re here to help. Call the office for an appointment or request a consultation online. If you ignore heartburn for too long, it can cause serious health complications.

  10. Contact Us Appointments: 702-637-1975  General Inquiries: 702-626-0499 3365 E. Flamingo Road Suite 9,  Las Vegas, NV 89121 SouthernNevadaBariatrics.com

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