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In order to neutralize acid you must use an "anti" acid chemical or natural biological. That is what antacids do. They neutralize acid and the burn from the excessive acid or refluxing acid. The acid in your stomach is stronger than battery acid so you can see why it burns in the esophagus. So you add an alkali type of product and it will neutralize it. Milk will help. Products like Gaviscon or Malox will do too. Believe it or not your own saliva does neutralize heartburn. One of nature's many sources of checks and balances. The main thing is to PREVENT heartburn. This will reduce the occurrences of the acid burning the esophagus. Generics of products like Zantac do a dandy job of it for a reasonable price. The higher the dosage the better. Such as Zantac comes in 75 mg. or 150 mg. So if you get severe heartburn it is better to use 175 mg. Now, if heartburn products are not neutralizing the acid or you get it everyday you must see your general practitioner doctor or your gastroenterologist.
It is bad to let heartburn continue unchecked because the stomach acid will burn holes in the esophagus.
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JudyAntacids are things you can take to relieve heartburn by a simple chemical interaction. Things that are considered antacids have a high pH and heartburn is caused by stomach acids that have a low pH, so the antacids balance out, or buffer, the acids so they are not as active and that relieves your symptoms.
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Why do people take tums or another antacid when they have heartburn?
Because the calcium carbonate in the antacids help neutralise the excess acid in the stomach which is causing the discomfort.
What percentage of the population suffers from heartburn?
It has been estimated that heartburn occurs in more than 60% of adults. About 20% of the population take antacids or over-the-counter H2 blockers at least once per week to relieve heartburn.
How do you get rid of Heartburn?
Take antacids, sleep on left side when heartburn occurs, avoid spicy foods, soda, greasy foods, eat healthier if problem persists see a doc
How does matabolic alkalosis acidosis and heartburn affect aquilibrium in the body?
Metabolic alkalosis can result when a patient consumes too many antacids due to heartburn. This neutralizes too much of the stomach acid, and leads to an alkalotic state.
Will jagermeister help heartburn symptoms?
Quite the opposite, it is more likely to trigger the onset of heartburn symptoms.
