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Heart burn is a common thing today among Americans.
Espcially with Americans this is a problem becuase we seem to be in an era of always needing to go some where or be some place, leading to fast food. It is due to several things, but most commonly eating the wrong foods. Heart burn is acid being pushed back up into the esophagus from stomach. This will feel like a burning sensation. However it is really not a person's heart burning, it is just the acid. It can be very painful and sometimes even very severe if not treated properly. In the most serious cases, acid being pushed up to the esophagus for long periods of time can cause the acid to eat away at the esophagus. This can cause major problems that are difficult to treat so prevention is the best key.
There are several causes for getting heart burn. Eating foods that are heavily spiced can lead to heart burn. Also eating food that are greasy and high in fat can be a factor due to more acid being produced. Going long periods without food can cause heartburn due to the stomach producing acid that is not needed. Normally a person can tell when they get this kind of heartburn and simply eating will cure it. Eating any kind of food fast does not give the stomach much time to take care of the food and could also produce an abundance of acid.
Treatment for heartburn could simply be a better diet. Other times a person could avoid eating heavy meals at night and not snacking before bed. Elevating the bed one to two inches could also reduce the risk of acid rising. Taking over the counter antacids is also a very common cure. Steering clear of caffeine right before bedtime or before laying down is a good idea and cutting caffeine intake down.
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