These doctor-approved tips may help.
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Key Takeaways
When you get heartburn oracid reflux, it can feel like it will never go away.
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You may even run to the medicine cabinet to take antacids and help relieve the discomfort.
Pop in some sugar-free gum or a lozenge and start chewing and start moving.
Youll notice that after a few minutes, your heartburn gets significantly better.
Salhab further explains why these tips work, referencing a 2001 study published inAlimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
Theres a few reasons why this happens.
The first is that the saliva production in your mouth starts increasing, the doctor states.
That saliva travels down into your esophagus, and it forms a protective barrier against the stomach acid.
The gastroenterologist also notes that the act of chewing fools your body into thinking youre eating.
When that happens, your esophagus starts to move and contract, Salhab explains.
That clears out the excess acid within the esophagus.
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