Heartburn secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Secondary Prevention
If heartburn occurs when lying down, elevating the head of the bed, or elevating the upper body with pillows or sleeping sitting up frequently provides relief. Avoid pillows that raise the head only, as this does little for heartburn and places continuous strain on the neck. To minimize attacks, a sufferer may find benefit in avoidance of certain foods that relax the opening between the stomach and esophagus, such as chocolate, peppermint, and chamomile tea shortly before bedtime.