To relieve the burning sensations caused by acid reflux, you can use antacids as a short term relief, even though they don’t offer much long term relief.
Certain foods can contribute to acid reflux, such as chocolate, drinks with caffeine, fried food, mint and peppermint flavored candy, spicy food, garlic, onions and of course citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemon and limes.
Title : Stop the Heartburn: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Symptoms of One of Americas Most Common Health Problems
Author : David Utley
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Everything you ever wanted to know about your heartburn
I began searching for educational materials on heartburn after I had lived with it for several years and had poured all kinds of antiacids into my stomach. This book is very informative, explaining the causes, treatments, and even the long-range effects of continuing heartburn. It educated me to where I was able to discuss my condition knowledgeably with my physician and had no "fear of the unknown" when it came time to begin treatment.
The thing about surgery for acid reflux and indigestion is that the recovery can be difficult and the results are not always consistent. Many people will feel complete relief and others won’t. In addition, it is often possible for the problem to reoccur, even after surgery and more surgery may be necessary.