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Hey docs, what home remedy can i use to cure heart burn?

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Antacid: to see if you do have heartburn, take a simple antaacid such as tums (calcium carbonate). if your symptoms improve then you have heartburn and know how to take care of it. if not improved see your doctor to make sure you dont have heart disease or other mimicry.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Several: 1) No carbonated drinks, no alcohol 2) No big meals before bed 3) No tomotoes or tomato sauce at night 4) Avoid Citrus 5) Watch out for onions & green peppers & peppermint 6) Spicy foods don't help 7) Elevate head of bed 2-3 degrees with book under mattress 8) no kids bouncing on belly (hiatal hernia) good luck! feel better

Answered 10/4/2016

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