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How Long Does Heartburn Last?
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What is heartburn?
Burning sensation behind the breastbone (sternum)
Mild to severe discomfortSuffers often wonder, “How long does
heartburn last?”
How long does heartburn last?
No given time frameA few minutes to a few days per episodeRecurring heartburn lasts months or yearsFrequent heartburn over several months
can indicate a more serious conditionGERD – gastro esophageal reflux disease
Underlying Causes
Underlying cause a primary indicatorGERD – symptoms may last longerLower esophageal sphincter malfunctioningStomach acids creep into esophagusPregnancy, obesity contribute – added
pressure, longer heartburn episodes
Lifestyle Effects
Heartburn caused by eating spicy foods may not last as long
Several hours is usually adequate to eliminate heartburn caused by foods
Minor pain may linger for 1-2 daysHeartburn usually ceases after the
offending food is digested fully
Frequent Heartburn
Individual episodes come and goChronic heartburn will continue to flare up
until treatedIdentify underlying causeFood sensitivityEliminating triggers can sometimes
eliminate heartburn
Contributing FoodsChocolateSpicyHotSaucyKeep track of foods you’ve eaten recentlyEliminate one by oneAlcohol, caffeine can contributeMedicationsKeep track of everything you ingest
Long Lasting Heartburn
Lasts more than a few daysDoesn’t respond to antacidsShould be evaluated by a medical
professionalHeart attacks can be mistaken for
heartburnAre you at risk? Learn to differentiate
How Long Does Heartburn Last?
Many sufferers ask this questionNo easy answerDifferent people respond differently to
treatmentsNatural remedies and solutionsReduce the number of attacks, severity of
those that occur
Learn More At Megavista Health, we focus on positive,
holistic health and nutrition.Learn more about natural remedies and
solutions that can help reduce the number of heartburn episodes you experience and the severity of those that occur.
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