Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus caused by acid that refluxes (comes up) from the stomach.[webMD.com]
So, it has nothing to do with heart at all, although some of th symptoms are similar to heart attack.
Some of the pregnant women I know are having heartburn. Why?
It’s hormonal. Pregnant women experience changing hormone levels It can affect the muscles of the digestive tract and affect how different foods are tolerated.
Pregnancy hormones can cause the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscular valve between the stomach and esophagus) to relax, allowing stomach acids to splash back up into the esophagus. In addition, the enlarged uterus can crowd the abdomen, pushing stomach acids upward.[webMD.com]
Then, can it be prevented or treated?
Sure it can. We at Healthifica.com have prepared everything you need to know about heartburn, both the preventions and treatments. Simply go to this page.
Pregnant or not, you’d better get this information.
To Jenn, KEP, What’s Meant to Be, congratulations on your pregnancy. Hope the heartburn will stop soon.
To Merseydotes, thanks for your simple tips to heartburn with macaroni, cheese and mashed potatoes.
