Heartburn: how to relieve the symptoms

Surely more than one of you, after a long meal and after-dinner chat with friends, has experienced discomfort, heaviness and heartburn or some stomach regurgitation haven't you? To make sure this does not stop you from enjoying yourself, in today's post we explain how to relieve the symptoms. A feeling of heaviness, pressure in the stomach or fatigue... does that sound familiar? We are referring to heartburn and how to relieve the symptoms it causes from the chest through to the stomach.

Causes and symptoms of heartburn

Do you know why heartburn occurs? Because the opening that acts as a doorway to allow food into the stomach, does not close completely, which causes that stomach acid to pass into the oesophagus.

What happens then? This acid irritates the oesophagus and causes that heartburn which feels so uncomfortable and heavy.

It usually happens when we have eaten a large amount of food, especially tomatoes, citrus fruits, onions, chocolate, coffee, alcohol or mint. However, it may also be due to pressure, often leading to what is known as stomach burning.

Below, we are going to list some of the symptoms caused by heartburn:

• Burning sensation in the throat and chest, next to the breastbone, which usually occurs after eating and lasts from minutes to hours.
• Chest pain, especially when bending forwards, lying down or eating.
• A hot, bitter, acidic or salty liquid sensation at the back of the throat.
• Difficulty swallowing.
• A feeling that food is “sticking” in the middle of the chest or in the throat.

Heartburn: treatment to follow

And so that nothing stops you from enjoying yourself... we have what you need! Reliable treatments to relieve the symptoms of heartburn:

Gavinatura

This food supplement, formulated with natural ingredients such as Malva Sylvestris, Aloe Vera and Chamomile, protects the stomach, neutralises acid and helps prevent heartburn, relieving associated symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, reflux and burning.

The best part?  Gavinatura can be taken by adults, children from 6 years of age and during pregnancy, provided it has been recommended by a specialist.

How can you soothe acidity and burning quickly?

If there is one product that stands out for how quickly it acts against gastric reflux and heartburn, while also protecting the gastric mucosa, it is Aquilea antiácido.

These are heartburn tablets with a mint flavour, made with natural ingredients including sodium alginate, calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, as well as hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.

The recommended dose is 1 or 2 tablets after meals or before going to bed. This product is available from the Farmaciasdirect online pharmacy and can be purchased by clicking here.

4 tips to prevent and soothe heartburn

• Avoid heavy meals, fried foods and alcohol.
• Do not lie down immediately after eating.
• Reduce food portions, avoid overeating and avoid very large meals.
• Reduce caffeine intake.

These are some of the recommended tips and products. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact someone from our pharmaceutical team.