Heartburn will lead you to experience pain in the chest region which might extend up to the throat. Stomachache is not experienced when having a heartburn. Stomachache is usually the symptom of an infection and the result of parasites like pinworm being present in the intestines.
Which one of the following natural foods does not alleviate heartburn?
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Different people have different food tolerances and quite some of them, it has been observed, have heartburn after consuming capsicum or bell peppers. Though they do not contain capsaicin, the substance responsible for giving peppers its hot and spicy flavour, yet if it causes heartburn then it is best to avoid it.
Drinking a lot of water causes heartburn.
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Consuming water right after the meal tends to dilute gastric juice. Though our stomach is adept at absorbing water, but an excess intake of water after meal dilutes enzymes that are essential for digestion. It is advisable to not drink water while having a meal or right after having a meal.
Tight fitting clothes cause heartburn.
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It might sound illogical but tight fitting clothes do affect your intestinal functions. Tight fitting clothes put pressure around the stomach and push acid into the oesophagus causing gastroesophageal reflux or heartburn.
Lying down after a meal prevents heartburn
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Taking a siesta right after a meal, in fact, causes or aggravates heartburn. Eat sitting up and wait 45 minutes to 1 hour before taking a nap. Avoid eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
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