11/07/2021
HEARTBURN AND RISK ASSOCIATED
Heartburn start up because of a problem with a muscular valve called the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (LES).
It's located where the esophagus meets the stomach -- below the rib cage and slightly left of center.
Normally, with the help of gravity, the LES keeps stomach acid right where it should be -- in your stomach.
When it's working right, the LES opens to allow food into your stomach or to let you belch, then closes again.
But if the LES opens too often or doesn't close tightly enough, stomach acid can seep into the esophagus and cause a burning sensation.
If your LES doesn't tighten as it should, there are often two things that contribute to the problem.
-One is overeating, which puts too much food in your stomach.
-Another is too much pressure on your stomach, often due to obesity, pregnancy, or constipation.
Have a heartburn free day
Consult your Dr. Munyua
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