How to Stop a Burning Throat

A feeling of heaviness, acidity, a burning throat and general discomfort that appears after a meal or a long, non-stop day. These are some of thesymptoms caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux.We explain how to treat it and tackle its symptoms in today’s post. Keep reading!A burning throat is linked toacidity or gastro-oesophageal reflux.This unpleasant sensation appears after meals, when the valve responsible for ensuring that the acids that break down food do not pass through is not tight enough, does not work properly and allows them through, and as they rise up the oesophagus they produce that burning sensation in the throat.

Symptoms of a burning throat

In addition to that unpleasant burning feeling that rises from the stomach to the throat, the symptoms may be as follows:

• Feeling acidic liquid in the throat along with a bitter or acidic taste.
• Cough.
• Nausea.
• Bad breath.
• Chest pain.
• Pain in the middle of the back.
• Difficulty swallowing.

What can cause a burning throat?

Although the causes of acidity and a burning throat are not known exactly, one of the main reasons isgastro-oesophageal reflux, as we mentioned earlier, as well as otherreasonswhy this unpleasant sensation may occur, such as:

• A poor diet.
• Alcohol.
• Eating very acidic foods.
• Smoking.
• A high intake of citrus fruits (lemon, orange...).
• Pregnancy.
• Some painkillers.

Tips to relieve a burning throat

There are different ways torelievethis unpleasant sensation when it appears and somehabitsyou can follow topreventthis from happening, such as:

• Stay upright and try not to lie down.
• Drink a ginger or aniseed tea. 
• Eat food in small amounts so that the stomach digests it more easily. 
• Sleep with your head raised on two or more pillows. 
• Do not drink liquids or eat foods that are very hot
• Drink plenty of water. 
• Do not lie down after a meal. 
• Cut down on alcohol. 
• Avoid very acidic foods and drinks and those containing caffeine, such as fried and fatty foods, spicy foods and fizzy drinks, among others. 
• Reduce stress. 
• Stop smoking. 
• Avoid very acidic foods and drinks and those containing caffeine, such as fried and fatty foods, spicy foods and fizzy drinks, among others. 

Products for a burning throat

Aboca Neo Bianacid Acidez y Reflujo

Thisfood supplement from Aboca, formulated with plant and mineral molecular complexes, acts as a barrier, protecting the mucosa from contact with gastric juices, those irritating substances, andrelieving that burning sensation and heaviness in the stomach.

As for directions for use, it is suitable for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children over 6 years old. It is recommended to take one tablet in the event of heaviness and burning associated with digestive difficulties, after meals, allowing it to dissolve in the mouth.

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Sandoz Bienestar Alginato Alivio Acidez

Sandoz Bienestar Alginatois a supplement in sachet format thatprevents heartburn and reduces symptoms related to a burning throat, reflux, regurgitation...This treatment is suitable for adults and adolescents over 12 years old. It is recommended to take 1 to 2 sachets after meals and before going to bed.