Heartburn in seniors can lead to other problems, lifestyle changes,
medicine can help symptom
Dangers of Heartburn
Heartburn symptoms can show up in a variety of ways - as a painful
burning sensation in the chest sometimes spreading to the throat, a
sour or bitter taste in the mouth, frequent belching, coughing,
wheezing or a sore throat. If your husband is experiencing some of
these symptoms at least twice a week, he needs to see a doctor.
Frequent heartburn symptoms may indicate gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), which if left untreated, can lead to serious health
problems such as asthma, trouble swallowing, debilitating sleep
problems, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer and more.
Depending on the frequency and severity of the symptoms, there are
several things you can do to prevent or reduce heartburn.like:-
change Diet, Eating habits, stop smoking, weight management, relax etc.
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