Heartburn
Heartburn is the burning sensation that occurs when stomach acid travels to the throat. Doctors call it acid reflux because the stomach acids move back to the esophagus. After all, the body has minimal control over the esophageal sphincter. As a result, the gastric juices leak back from the stomach and travel back to the esophagus, especially when lying down, which leads to discomfort and a burning sensation. Those who suffer from heartburn can also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Those with IBS can experience heartburn because the stomach isn’t stable and can get irritated quickly. When this happens, they can experience a sour taste at the back of their throat and mouth, leading to vomiting. Among the things that a person can do to prevent heartburn includes eating smaller meals so the stomach acids will work properly. They can also modify their sleeping posture to prevent gastric acids from creeping back up, especially at night, and avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes to ease the pressure, especially around the stomach.
Should recurrent heartburn recur, a doctor must be consulted to help manage the condition. In extreme cases, IBS sufferers can explore surgery to prevent heartburn.
