Acid Reflux Causes - Heartburn Symptom Triggers

What causes your acid reflux/heartburn symptoms?

If you have heartburn frequently, then you probably know what triggers or causes the pain; is it acid reflux?

The heartburn symptoms of acid reflux disease often occur after meals. You may have to avoid certain foods that you know cause heartburn/acid reflux.

Heartburn and acid regurgitation also occur when you bend over or lie down—especially in bed at night. So, wait at least 2-3 hours before going to bed after a meal to avoid aggravation of heartburn symptoms.

Certain foods may cause acid reflux and trigger heartburn symptoms more than others. These foods include:

citrus fruits
chocolate
drinks with caffeine such as coffee or soda
fatty and fried foods
garlic and onions
peppermint
spicy foods
tomato-based foods such as spaghetti sauce, chili and pizza

Next page: Erosive Esophagitis Symptoms & Treatment - Acid Reflux Disease Long Term Complications

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ZEGERID contains omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and sodium bicarbonate, an antacid.

Important Safety Information about ZEGERID
ZEGERID is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux disease. ZEGERID is used to treat and maintain the healing of erosive esophagitis, which may result from acid reflux. ZEGERID is also indicated for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer and of active benign gastric ulcer.

Side effects of ZEGERID include headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Relief of your symptoms while on ZEGERID does not rule out that other serious stomach conditions may exist.

ZEGERID Capsules contain 303 mg of sodium per dose. ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension contains 460 mg of sodium per dose. The sodium is in the form of sodium bicarbonate and these amounts should be taken into consideration by anyone on a sodium-restricted diet. People with metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcemia should not take sodium bicarbonate.

ZEGERID Capsules and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension have the same amount of sodium bicarbonate in both the 20mg and 40mg dosages. Two 20mg doses are not equivalent to one 40mg dose, and two 20mg doses should not be used in place of one 40mg dose.

ZEGERID should not be taken by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

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