Managing acid reflux and GERD involves a combination of safe dietary choices, such as apples and oatmeal, and identifying triggers like specific fruits. Quick relief methods like DGL licorice and baking soda can alleviate stomach burning.
Almost everyone develops heartburn at some time or another. The uncomfortable burning sensation -- which starts behind your sternum and sometimes spreads into your throat -- is the main symptom of acid reflux.
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Acid reflux -- also known as gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion or heartburn -- affects more than 60 million people in the United States, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Although multivitamins arenβt a common trigger, they can aggravate the problem.
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The American College of Gastroenterology estimates that about 60 million Americans experience occasional heartburn, the predominant symptom of acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when your lower esophageal muscle relaxes and allows the contents of your stomach to travel back up into your esophagus.
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