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OB-GYN 101
Heartburn
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This common pregnancy-related ailment is caused by leaking of stomach acid
into an unprotected esophagus, causing a chemical burn known as heartburn. The
best relief is obtained by sucking on an antacid tablet until the pain goes
away (one or two tablets).
Chewing and swallowing the tablets will also be effective but usually requires more tablets. If antacids are not available, eating or drinking anything will give some relief as it will partially buffer the acid in the esophagus and rinse it back down into the stomach. Pepcid AC or Zantac 75 can also be used safely during pregnancy.
OB-GYN
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