When it comes to the digestive system, heartburn is very prevalent. Heartburn usually occurs when stomach acid travels through the esophagus.
Typically, there is a muscle band at the lower base of the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter, which tightens once eating is over for digestion to take place in the stomach.
However, stomach acid can flow back into the esophagus if the lower esophageal sphincter isn't working as it should.
The situation, according to medical experts, can get worse if the individual is lying or stooping.
Mostly, many take alcohol (Schnapp) as a home remedy, however, health practitioners have warned against the method.
According to practitioners, alcohol instead aggravates the situation than solves it since it stimulates acid production and the stomach takes longer to digest a meal with alcohol than one without.
So instead, drink lots of water to dilute stomach acid.
Chewing gum can also be very helpful. You’d produce lots of saliva which will neutralise the acid.
You could also opt for the juice from the potatoes to sooth the pain.
Latest Stories
-
Celestine Donkor apologises for ‘joke’ about Ewe surnames
18 mins -
The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot
26 mins -
Slovakia PM Robert Fico not in life-threatening condition – Deputy PM
60 mins -
Police against dumsor vigil near Jubilee House; request change in venue, timing
1 hour -
Wealth gap on voters’ minds as India’s richest city gears up for the election
2 hours -
Lucian Grange and UMG dropped from Diddy accuser’s lawsuit
2 hours -
Oti Regional Police Commander advises party agents against interfering with electoral process
2 hours -
Voters Registration: Over 800 applicants challenged in Volta Region in 7 days
3 hours -
The race to raise blood money to halt an execution
3 hours -
Pathologist reveals Mohbad’s cause of death can’t be ascertained
3 hours -
Why South Africa’s health insurance is causing ructions
3 hours -
Suspect ordered to undergo psychiatric test over murder of father
3 hours -
Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo goes on hunger strike
3 hours -
Limited Voters Registration: Getting serial numbers of BVRs unnecessary – Dep EC Chair
4 hours -
Sarkodie gives fans opportunity to own shares in his music
4 hours