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How to remove heartburn in your chest?

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Use Antacids: You should see a doctor. If you can not then try one of the antacids like mylanta or gelusil. Pepcid and zantac (ranitidine) are even more potent. Prilosec is the best.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Heartburn options: Elevate head of bed, avoid tight clothes that cinch the abdomen, avoid meals late at night, wait at least 3 hrs after a meal to lie down, eat smaller meals, maintain a healthy body weight, avoid smoking, avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeine & carbonated beverages. Try acupuncture, hypnosis, ginger tea, relaxation exercises. See if specific foods are triggers such as chocolate, corn, fried foods,

Answered 5/27/2017

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