Heartburn Treatment: Natural Antacids, Medication, and More
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- 28 Apr 2023
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Heartburn treatment involves a mix of prevention strategies and medication. Dietary changes can help prevent acid reflux, while natural antacids, over-the-counter (OTC) antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs can help soothe the burning feeling in the lining of the esophagus—the tube that connects your stomach to your mouth.
A few ways to treat heartburn include:
Changing your diet and lifestyle (e.g., quitting smoking, losing weight, avoiding trigger foods)
Using natural antacids (e.g., baking soda, aloe vera, licorice)
Taking OTC heartburn medications (e.g., Mylanta, Tums, Pepcid, Nexium)
Getting a prescription-strength heartburn treatment (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid)
This article discusses heartburn treatments, including home remedies, lifestyle changes, over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and complementary therapies.
Diet and Lifestyle Changes
The best heartburn treatment may not be a medical treatment at all. You can alleviate heartburn by avoiding food that causes heartburn and making other lifestyle choices that can minimize heartburn symptoms.1
The following tips can help to relieve occasional heartburn.
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Don't Smoke
Nicotine in cigarette smoke relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter. Smoking also stimulates the production of stomach acid. If you suffer from heartburn, stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke as well. Read More…
