Heartburn – Symptoms and Treatment

Heartburn is so common that most people don’t worry about it. But, they should. There is a growing uneasiness in the medical community about the hidden dangers of heartburn. The condition is linked with debilitating sleep problems, chronic cough and even asthma. Worse, years of chronic hearburn can turn deadly, leading to an aggressive esophageal cancer that few survive. That cancer typically kills its victims within a year of diagnosis.

Read more about this in the following web pages:

U.S. Preventive Services Task force

American Cancer Society

Harvard Center for Disease Prevention

If you are suffering from heartburn, talk to your doctor. It might be that spicy chicken curry you took few hours ago or it could be something more serious. Diet changes and life-style changes will help a lot. For serious conditions, Antireflux surgery could help. Following web pages provide more useful information.

National Heartburn Alliance

From about.com

WebMd articles about Heartburn

There is a simple way to tackle the heartburn. Drink one teaspoon of Ginger juice every morning on an empty stomach. Wait for 20 minutes before eating/drinking anything else. Do this every day, you will see very good improvement. If you do see improvement, drop us a note.

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