Anonymous
4 years
Heart burn during the night
I’m 24 years old girl. I’m recently facing “heart burn” problem during the night. May I know why exactly do I have this problem? And what should I do?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
4 years
Thank you for your questions.
First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding your symptoms and other health problems you might be facing.
From your complaints, burning sensation can be due to multiple health conditions.
- GERD
- shingles
- neuropathic pain
GERD is the most common cause of heartburn especially at night. To reduce the burning sensation, you are advised:
- not to eat spicy food
- eat small portions of food frequently
- eat 4 hours before sleep
- reduce weight if overweight.
The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions. In order for us to provide you with an accurate diagnosis, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor.
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