Brought to you by Gaviscon Extra. Helps relieves heartburn and indigestion symptoms. Always read the label
There’s no need for heartburn to take you away from the gathering this year.
As autumn makes itself known, we’re looking forward to filling our social calendar with plenty of walks, coffee catch-ups and dinner dates before the excitement of Halloween and Christmas descends upon us. That’s right, we’ve got plenty of socialising in the calendar, but if there are two things we don’t have time for, it’s heartburn and indigestion.
If you’ve ever had to sit out on the fun when heartburn or indigestion strikes then you’re definitely not alone. According to recent research carried out by Gaviscon, one third of respondents said that heartburn and indigestion has a negative impact on their lives. 59% said that heartburn limits their food choices, 58% said that it disturbs their sleep while 36% said that it affects their social lives. In fact, one-quarter of the study’s participants said that they have had to leave an event early due to heartburn.
Needless to say, we don’t want to let heartburn or indigestion get in the way of our summer plans, so we’ve teamed up with Gaviscon to ensure that you’re in the know.
So, how can you be sure if you’re suffering from heartburn or indigestion? Here are the 7 main symptoms:
– Chest burning
– Stomach discomfort
– Throat burning
– Acid reflux
– Bad breath†
– Stomach burning
– Sour taste
If these symptoms are all too familiar, there are a number of lifestyles changes you can make to help manage your heartburn or indigestion; including
– Avoid eating large meals in the evening by eating smaller portions more regularly throughout the day
– Stop smoking
– Avoid food before bedtime – Stop eating 3–4 hours before you go to sleep
– Cut down on certain foods – Reduce rich, spicy, fatty foods or alcohol in your diet
– Change sleeping position – Prop your head and shoulders up in bed, or put something under the mattress so you are sleeping on a slope, to help keep stomach acid down while you sleep
If these changes have not improved your heartburn and indigestion a pharmacist can recommend medicines to ease the burning feeling or pain that can come with Heartburn and indigestion. Medicines that help reduce acid in your stomach include Antacids, Alginate, or Proton Pump Inhibitors.
If you get heartburn and indigestion, you can take Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension or Gaviscon Extra Chewable Tablets. Gaviscon Extra helps relieve the symptoms of heartburn and Indigestion, providing fast and long-lasting relief*.
*Lasts for up to 4 hours. †As a result of acid reflux.
This only refers to Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension & Gaviscon Extra Chewable Tablets. Gaviscon Extra Oral Suspension and Gaviscon Extra Chewable Tablets for heartburn and indigestion. Always read the label. RKT-M-63542 If symptoms are severe or prolonged, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist. For further information visit: www2.hse.ie/conditions/indigestion/ or www2.hse.ie/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/
