Acidità di stomaco

Heartburn is a painful sensation in the chest or throat. This occurs as acid from the stomach backs up into the oesophagus and causes an uncomfortable burning and stinging sensation.

These symptoms are often worse just after eating and in certain postures, such as lying down or reclining.

Occasional heart burn is common and is not a cause for concern. Most people can control the discomfort of heartburn with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications.

Heartburn that is more frequent or interferes with your daily routine may be a symptom of a more serious condition that requires medical attention.

- Overweight or obesity, due to pressure on the stomach.

- Pregnancy, because of the hormones released during pregnancy.

- Fast eating

- Hiatal hernia

But, above all, what can cause heartburn symptoms is a bad eating habit. There are some foods and drinks that can trigger heartburn in some people, for example:

• Spicy foods
• Onions
• Citrus products
• Tomato-based products, such as ketchup
• Fried or fatty foods
• Mint
• Chocolate
• Alcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages, coffee or other caffeinated beverages
• Large or fatty meals

If it is very common to feel these symptoms, you should change some habits in your routine, such as those specified above, but you can also combine it with antacids that relieve and neutralise excess acid by balancing the gastric pH. This will prevent you from having that burning sensation.

Antacids are a group of medicines used for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity. Their action neutralises the excess acid in the stomach, balancing the pH to relieve the discomfort caused.

There are 2 types of antacids:

1. Systemic antacids: act very quickly (sodium bicarbonate) 2.

2. Non-systemic: they act more slowly (magnesium, aluminium and calcium salts).

At Farmaciasdirect you can find them in almost all types of formats so that you can choose the one you like best. You can find them in different formats, such as sachets, chewable tablets, capsules, syrup, etc.

Most of them should be accompanied by water, as consuming any other type of liquid can have a rebound effect and produce side effects such as nausea.

If your heartburn symptoms are not relieved by these medicines, you should consult your doctor.