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What is good too relief heartburn?

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See below: Tums, proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec and h2 blockers such as pepcid (famotidine).

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Heartburn approaches: elevating head of bed, not wearing tight clothes that cinch the abdomen, avoiding meals late at night, waiting 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,

Answered 6/3/2017

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