Greetings of the day! Tips to Fix your Reflux ( Heartburn). The acid refluxing up from the stomach into the esophagus leads to heart burn, reflux esophagitis. The burning sensation below the breast bone. “The main cause of the reflux is when the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve or ring of muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, opens when it’s not supposed to.” It is a very common problem. Here are some tips to fix Heart burn 1. Lose weight. Your reflux symptoms will regress 2. Sleep with at least a 9-inch incline. This means your head and neck are at least 9 inches above your stomach. Keep head end of your bed elevated. The bed may appear slanting but it will help. 3. Eat smaller portions and lower fat meals so that contents of your stomach do not go up and irritate esophagus 4. Don’t lie down within 3 hours of eating. Make sure that at least 3 hours have passed between your last meal and the time you lie down to go to sleep, especially if you’ve been experiencin
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