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Heartburn Hypothesis

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Heartburn

Causes of heartburn:

- large meals
- cause pressure upwards
- high fat meals
- slower to move through stomach
- obesity
- pregnancy
- pressure from fetus
- hormones of pregnancy slow digestive tract
- certain foods aggravate the condition
- spicy and acidic foods
- e.g., juices
- alcohol

- HCl = pH 1
- orange juice = pH 4
- neutral ph = 7

To reduce pain (but not the cause):

- decrease meal size
- reduce fat intake
- stay upright after eating
- lose weight
- lessen irritants, e.g., citrus, coffee, spices, alcohol

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