Sodbrennen: Diese Hausmittel helfen
Brennen in Magen und Speiseröhre, saures Aufstossen – Sodbrennen ist unangenehm. Wir verraten, welche Hausmittel helfen und wann Sie einen Arzt aufsuchen sollten.
Sometimes you just fancy a bite to eat late in the evening. But the burning sensation in your stomach and oesophagus afterwards isn’t so appetising. Carb-heavy foods such as potatoes, dry white bread or bananas can provide fast relief, because they absorb the stomach acid that is responsible for heartburn.
Another option is to dilute the acid by drinking plenty of still water or unsweetened tea. Camomile, fennel, aniseed or cumin tea are ideal. Chewing gum can also help as it stimulates the production of saliva. Because saliva is alkaline, it neutralizes the acid. But be careful: spicy chewing gum or peppermint-flavored chewing gum can trigger heartburn.
However, the most effective way to beat heartburn Is to eat small portions in the early evening and to avoid fatty foods, alcohol and nicotine.
Expert tip
Dr Henning W. Woitge, specialist in internal medicine with Medgate:
“Heartburn is caused by gastric acid flowing back up into the oesophagus. If it occurs frequently, you should have it checked out by a doctor. Reflux like this can cause chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes in the oesophagus and the risk of painful ulcers. If you experience sudden burning and stabbing pain behind the breastbone, contact a doctor immediately – pain of this kind can also indicate a heart attack.”
