TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HEART BURN SYMPTOMS AND REASON YOU SHOULD.

   Heart burn is a burning sensation or pain in the chest , just behind your breast bone. It usually occurs after eating certain foods or at night . It is caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus. If heart burn is not controlled or treated, it can cause long term damage to the oesophagus that may become hard to treat. 
    Some types of foods can cause heart burn. They may also exacerbate heart burn symptoms. These foods  include:
Spicy food
Onions
Citrus products or fruits with high acidic content like oranges.
Tomatoes, red peppers and products
Fried and greasy foods
Pepper mint
Chocolate
Alcohol, carbonated drinks like pop, coffee  or caffeinated drinks.
Large and fatty meals
Being over weight.
   Heart burn can be controlled by avoiding foods that cause heart burn as listed above. Lifestyle changes like  maintaining healthy body weight. Avoid lying down after meals. Avoid eating large meals. Avoid smoking, stress and anxiety. Avoid tight fitting clothes. If lifestyle changes does not relieve heart burn symptoms, you may consider over the counter antacids or heart burn medicines.
    If you experience heart burn more than usual, contact your doctor .If you experience heart burn with difficulty breathing,
go to the hospital immediately or call 911.