Archive for the 'Causes' Category
Alcohol Cause Heartburn By Producing Excess Acid
Monday, October 27th, 2008It is well known that alcohol causes heartburn and the after effects are always less than pleasant. So, if you want to live a healthy life it is better for you to avoid consuming alcohol in quantities that will make your heartburn problem turn more serious. Of course, when you consume alcohol in moderation there […]
Medications That Cause Heartburn: Avoid Taking Zocor As Much As Possible
Saturday, October 25th, 2008Unfortunately, there are a few medications that can cause heartburn and among others you will certainly need to be on the lookout for the drug known as Zocor a.k.a Simvastatin. What is this drug used for, you might ask? It is commonly used by people that need to control high bad cholesterol levels and is […]
Everyone Wants to Know What Causes Heartburn
Thursday, May 29th, 2008When we eat, the food travels from the mouth, through the throat, and then down into the stomach by way of a tube called the esophagus. At the lower end of the esophagus, there is a tight muscle called the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES). That sphincter, when functioning properly, prevents food from going backwards up […]
