Not all heartburn types require Nexium to be taken | Health and Safety

Heartburn is certainly not the worst health problem you can experience, but it?s a disturbing one for sure. Patients experiencing this problem are seriously distracted by it, especially if the symptoms are severe. Fortunately, there are medications such as Nexium that can soothe the discomfort and provide the necessary relief when required. However, it?s very important to know what the most likely causes of heartburn are and what can be done about it in different situation. That?s why we?ll overview the basic types of heartburn:

Seasonal heartburn

This is usually regarded as the mildest form of heartburn that is common during the summer. With more fruits on the table, common barbecues and more relaxed schedule, heartburn can result from simple overeating and consumption of foods that provoke acid production in the stomach. These include heavy fats, meat, fast food, sweets, chocolate, coffee and others. If you start feeling a mild discomfort in your esophagus, it?s better to reconsider your diet and include milder products into it, such as apples, fish, poultry and others.

Nighttime heartburn

Nighttime heartburn is usually a lifestyle problem, resulting from improper meal schedule. The main cause for heartburn during sleep, which can be the main factor for developing sleep disorders and associated conditions, is the fact that when lying down your stomach is in line with your esophagus and its contents tend to flow out of it, and cause acidic damage to the sensitive inner lining of the esophagus. In order to prevent this, make sure to eat in at least three hours before bedtime and avoid heavy meals in the evening.

Pregnancy heartburn

Heartburn is a rather common symptom during pregnancy that results from the physiological changes the pregnant woman is undergoing. Normally, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which connects the stomach with the esophagus and prevents the food from flowing back up, lies within the same plain as the diaphragm and its functions are amplified with the help of this muscle. However, when the fetus starts to develop, it pushes the stomach and the esophagus upwards a bit, to the point when LES is not within the same plane as the diaphragm. This in turn weakens the functions of the sphincter and allows some stomach contents to reflux back into the esophagus, causing heartburn. If this becomes a major discomfort, consult with your doctor about using Nexium.

GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a serious health problem that can lead to chronic heartburn and more serious symptoms. If you experience heartburn on a regular basis at least once a week, it may be the sign of GERD. And the sooner you start treating it the better. Doctors usually prescribe Nexium as a means to soothe the discomfort, although it is usually a part of the treatment that involves other medications as well.

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