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What Causes Persistent Heartburn?

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Question : Heartburn for 8 hours
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mylanta

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I suggest you to try Mylanta two doses at once. Also chilled milk would help relief sooner since milk has calcium and magnesium they would act ask alkalies against the acid being secreted.
Cut down spicy food and do not eat stomach full.
Do not wear tight clothes.
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What Causes Persistent Heartburn?

Brief Answer: Mylanta Detailed Answer: Hi, I suggest you to try Mylanta two doses at once. Also chilled milk would help relief sooner since milk has calcium and magnesium they would act ask alkalies against the acid being secreted. Cut down spicy food and do not eat stomach full. Do not wear tight clothes.