Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling in or near the chest area and is often very excruciating. The pain initiates from the stomach, rises up to the chest and may also spread in the throat and the neck. Heartburn occurs when the acid (produced in stomach) comes up (flows back) towards the esophagus and thus causes an irritation in it. Sometimes this symptom appears once in a while due to some general circumstances like pregnancy, intake of spicy food, alcohol or due to side effect of drugs. But if the problem persists for more than 2-3 times a week it indicates a serious disorder. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a pathological condition in which the sufferer is more prone to get heartburn like symptom. One can get rid of such symptom by bringing few modifications in their lifestyle and dietary habits.

Chewing gum can be your answer to that irritating heartburn

Posted By Editorial Team, October 04, 2019 at 03:00pm

Acidity or a heartburn is a condition that all of us have experienced more than once. Here are easy and surprising remedies you can rely upon.
Childhood asthma: Paternal smoking plus other risk factors

Posted By Editorial Team, June 06, 2019 at 03:29pm

The risk of childhood asthma revs up in case of prenatal exposure to paternal smoking, finds a new study. Read on to know about the other risk factors of this respiratory ailment.
Common heartburn drug associated with kidney disease risk: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 21, 2019 at 12:22pm

A recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal has revealed that taking proton pump inhibitors, a widely prescribed drug to neutralize stomach acid can increase the risk of developing kidney disease.
Heartburn drug linked to kidney disease

Posted By Agencies, February 21, 2019 at 07:44am

The patients who took only PPIs were 28.4 times more likely to report chronic kidney disease, as well as acute kidney injury (4.2 times more likely), end-stage renal disease (35.5 times more likely) and unspecified kidney impairment (eight times more likely).
Symptoms of stomach cancer you should know about

Posted By Editorial Team, January 28, 2019 at 03:53pm
Eat this not that to keep acidity at bay

Posted By Editorial Team, January 15, 2019 at 03:56pm

Do you suffer from an uneasy burning sensation in your throat quite frequently? Watch what you eat to eliminate the triggers of acidity from your diet.
3 home remedies to treat nausea

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 24, 2018 at 07:02pm

Before popping anti-nausea pills try these home remedies to fix your problem.
5 best home remedies to treat heartburn and acid reflux

Posted By Kristina Das, August 19, 2018 at 01:57pm

We generally opt for antacid when we suffer from acidity but it doesn t give us long-term relief. But there are few most effective home remedies for acidity, indigestion and heartburn.
Top 5 home remedies to treat acid reflux and heartburn

Posted By Kristina Das, August 13, 2018 at 04:33pm

We generally opt for antacid when we suffer from acidity but it doesn't give us long-term relief. But there are few most effective home remedies for acidity, indigestion and heartburn.
Ladies: Wearing a tight underwear can be bad for your health too

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 13, 2018 at 11:41am

Women, take note of this. If you thought wearing that tight underwear could up your oomph factor, you're mistaken. They're bad for your health. Know why we say so.
Have you ever heard about a surgery done to treat reflux? A woman gets one done to fight mucous reflux and treat acidity

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 14, 2018 at 02:02pm

At times, reflux is not due to acidity or heartburn it might be due to a problem much graver than what it seems.
7 common pregnancy problems and how to deal with them

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 21, 2018 at 10:06am

Here are answers to your most important pregnancy queries.
Now you can blame vitamin supplements for heartburn!

Posted By Agencies, December 15, 2017 at 09:39am

Too many vitamin supplements can lead to this unwanted side effect.
Gastric acid drug lansoprazole may also treat tuberculosis

Posted By Agencies, November 23, 2017 at 10:28am

lansoprazole is a cheap and easily available gastric acid suppressant to cure heartburn, gastritis conditions and ulcers.
Popping heartburn pills doesn't up dementia risk, says study

Posted By Agencies, November 22, 2017 at 10:07am

Researchers tested participants for dementia at the beginning of the study and then every two years.
5 signs of a silent heart attack you should be aware of!

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 24, 2017 at 10:25am

If you have faced any of these problems get yourself checked with a doctor.
Heartburn drugs may put you at an increased death risk

Posted By Agencies, July 04, 2017 at 04:52pm

Drugs that are commonly used to treat heartburn, ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems may increase the risk of death.
5 reasons why you should limit intake of nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, capsicum, potatoes, etc.)

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, May 18, 2017 at 05:45pm

Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, brinjal and capsicum may sometimes be dangerous!
Common heartburn drugs may lead to 'silent' kidney damage

Posted By Agencies, February 24, 2017 at 01:03pm

A group of drugs commonly prescribed for heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux may lead to gradual yet "silent" kidney damage.
Heartburn pills during pregnancy may trigger childhood asthma

Posted By Agencies, January 11, 2017 at 11:45am

'The study points us towards something that needs further investigation' adds Director of Policy and Research at Asthma.