A common problem for many people is the burning and pain of frequent heartburn.  Frequent heartburn is described as heartburn occurring at least two to three times a week.  Heartburn is the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus or stomach acid flowing back into the food pipe.  This causes irritation or inflammation of the esophagus creating the familiar burning in the mid-chest up to the top of the throat.  These symptoms normally affect the way suffers live everyday.

Eating

Eating is a necessary evil for frequent heartburn sufferers.  A vicious cycle is created by the pain every time you put something in your stomach.  From the first bite until up to 30 minutes after finishing, the bloating and burning starts.  It can include the urge to burp or even regurgitation.  Some people experience difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing after eating.  All of these problems may cause frequent heartburn sufferers to avoid eating altogether causing weight loss.

Concentration

You start on a project at work, the mind slips into focus mode, your stomach sends you a small burp.  The burning works its way up through the throat.  The project is at a stand still until you relieve the burning.  Half way through the project, the burning starts again, the project stops until the burning is relieved.  This is a common scenario for frequent heartburn sufferers.  Being unable to concentrate or concentrate for long periods because of the burning is a problem for millions of people.

Social Activities

The human being is a social being.  Frequent heartburn can dictate where you want to go.  Pot luck dinners, restaurants, even dinner at family can be declined because of what will be served and the pain that follows.  Tennis, biking, or pool parties may also fall by the wayside because the exercise will cause the pain and discomfort to rear its ugly head.  Social activities may suffer when you constantly have to think about heartburn.

Another necessity of life is rest.  Frequent heartburn wakes up 25% of the United States population two to three times a month.  Lying down can be torture.  As soon as your head touches the pillow, your stomach decides it is time to watch the late show and the late late show.  The next day you are sluggish and tired, fighting to keep yourself alert through your day.

For millions, frequent heartburn affects everyday activities.  The most common are enjoying food, concentrating on projects, enjoying social activities, and sleeping well.  Changes in diet, exercise, exclusion of certain over the counter drugs, and types and frequency of meals can manage frequent heartburn episodes.

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