Constant heartburn
Constant heartburn usually requires more attention than occasional heartburn. Constant and frequent heartburn could be a symptom of more severe condition called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Symptoms of constant heartburn:
- Pain or discomfort that starts in the middle of the chest and can then move up through the throat
- Chronic cough
- Burning in the throat – or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Feeling of food “sticking” in the middle of the chest or throat.
- Sore throat
- Chronic hoarseness
Here is a list of quick advices to deal with constant heartburn:
- go to your doctor and get some medications (usually PPI – proton pump inhibitor)Â
- cut back on acidic foods
- avoid caffeine and alcohol
- don’t lie down right after eating (1-2 hours should be enough if you lie down for short period of time). It is better to lie down on a wedge pillow.
- don’t eat just before going to bed (allow at least 3-4 hours)
- avoid clothing that’s too tight around the waist