Friday, October, 23, 2009
Can Caffeine Cause Heartburn
October 02, 2008
A reader wants to know if heart palpitations can be caused by
untreated acid reflux. Dr. Mitchell Hecht says that though reflux
itself is not a cause, palpitations can be caused by many of the
things that also cause heartburn, such as caffeine, stress,
nicotine, and medications. Hecht recommends treatment with acid
blockers like AcipHex, Nexium, and Protonix for reflux and says
that palpitations are usually not a serious health concern.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
Caffeine is a drug. Coffee contains caffeine, and about 90% of Americans drink coffee, many of them...
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By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
...pregnancy. Gone is the morning cup of coffee filled with caffeine, the glass of wine with dinner...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...bedlying on one's left side at nightavoiding caffeine, chocolate and peppermintseating...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...begin to exercise; avoid fatty or greasy foods; avoid caffeine; take an over-the-counter...
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By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
...many of these bottled or canned sodas also contain caffeine, another known cause of heartburn,...
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Health Guide
...been reported to cause GERD symptoms include citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, tea, soda (drinks with
caffeine), fried or fatty foods, garlic, onions, mint flavoring, spicy food, and tomato-rich...
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...your doctor. First, avoid foods and beverages that can trigger reflux, such as: Alcohol
Caffeine, carbonated beverages Chocolate Citrus fruits and juices Tomatoes and...
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...eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime. Bloating, gas and
heartburn can disturb your sleep. Avoid
caffeine. It's a stimulant, which is why we drink it in the morning to wake us up and get us...
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...or by overeating. Some people may find that spicy foods, high-fiber foods, fatty foods, or too much
caffeine can all make this problem worse. Symptoms may be worsened by anxiety and depression. ...
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...prevent
heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol,
caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, tomato sauces,...
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Medications
...Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) or eating... Read more »
...limiting alcohol, and diet changes (e.g., avoiding caffeine/certain spices) may help to reduce... Read more »
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Aspirin helps to decrease the pain... Read more »
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