Which Antacid Works the Best?

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April 27, 2015

 

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Heartburn is more common in pregnant women because of the pressure the expanding uterus exerts on the stomach. When you swallow, the lower esophageal sphincter, a circular band of muscle around the bottom part of your esophagus, relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. When it relaxes at the wrong time, stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus, even though you're in an upright position...
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When it relaxes at the wrong time, stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus, even though you're in an upright position. The acid backup is worse when you're bent over or lying down. Some factors that can cause the sphincter to relax abnormally include: ? Fatty foods ? Chocolate, caffeine, onions, spicy foods, mint and some medications ? Alcohol ? Large meals ? Lying down soon after eating ? Tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines including diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax) ? Theophylline (Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur), an asthma medication ? Being overweight ? Hiatal hernias ? Oral contraceptives ? Heart medications The amount of gastric juice produced by the stomach varies from person to person...
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