1. How to successfully avoid heartburn and indigestion

2. Symptoms of heartburn include:
Chest pain, stomach pain
Burning sensation in the chest/throat/stomach
Difficulty swallowing
A feeling of acidity in the mouth/throat area
Symptoms of indigestion include:
Bloating/burping/belching
Nausea and vomiting
Burning sensation in the stomach/throat
Stomach pain/abdominal pain

3. Causes of heartburn and indigestion:
Overeating/eating before going to bed
Eating fatty/fried/spicy food
Eating too many sweets
Smoking, drinking alcohol/soda
Stress/eating on the run
Chocolate, citrus juices
Use of medicines such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pills
Pregnancy/added pressure on the stomach

4. Self-help tips
Being careful about consuming the ingredients which are most likely to cause heartburn and indigestion (differs with each individual)
Avoiding eating before going to bed/taking walks before getting into a horizontal position
Avoiding over-eating
Stopping smoking
Reducing alcohol/fast-food/coffee/sweets

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