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Acid reflux
I first noticed something was wrong when one day after having one beer, A burning sensation was in my chest. I could feel gas bubbles going up my throats but i couldn't burp. After trying to drink another beer it got so bad that the only thing i could do was throw up. I would say this happeneds 2 out of 3 i try drinking. That was a few years ago now this may happen even when i don't drink but i know alcohol can accelerate it very fast. Once i throw up i feel a lot better and sometimes i can contine drinking the rest of the night, but most times it comes back. I wad told my a doctor that i do have acid reflux and a hiatal hernia. I took medicine which didn't work. I always thought this happened because i had too much acid in my stomach. But i read that it could be a lack of acid? After hearing that i decided to try Betaine HCL... it feels like it's working but i'm not sure if i should be taking this. Does anyone know if it's lack of acid or too much acid?
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Hi..... Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine may make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn. Eat smaller meals. Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals. Don't lie down after a meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed......
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