Patient's question:
When I eat breakfast and dinner at the cafeteria after work, I get heartburn. After drinking water, the symptoms become worse, but at home, I don't have this symptom after eating breakfast and dinner. What should I do about the heartburn?Doctor's answer:
1. It might be due to excessive seasoning in the canteen food stimulating gastric acid secretion.2. Poor gastrointestinal health can also be a factor, so preventive measures should pay more attention to diet and lifestyle habits.
1. Reduce the intake of greasy, sweet, cold, spicy, and hot foods.
2. Balance meat and vegetables in main meals, and eat until about seven parts full per meal.
3. Chew food slowly during dinner, so the food is broken down more thoroughly, reducing pressure on the digestive system.
For severe gastric acid patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention early and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid changing medications arbitrarily, as this may have the opposite effect on the treatment outcome.