Don't Get Too Stressed
Heartburn is not a known side effect of stress. But it may also result in actions that cause heartburn. When you're under stress, it's possible that you won't behave normally. You are not permitted to follow your regular routine for eating, exercising, or taking medication. Heartburn may result from this disruption. A recent study, published in Internal Medicine, interviewed 12,653 people with GERD and found that nearly half reported stress as the biggest factor that worsened symptoms, even when on medication.
Trying to reduce your stress can be helpful. Use relaxing techniques like:
- Breathing exercises
- Meditation
- Listening to music
- Exercise
- ...
