New Light on Earpain and Heartburn
Lend us your ears and we will talk from the heart - to know more about earpain and heartburn you need to listen more about them. A specialist doctor treating gastrointestinal disorders will also request for a thorough check of the ear, nose and throat by an ENT specialist. Heartburn due to stomach problems may cause hoarseness, swallowing difficulties, throat pain, and sinus infections.
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The ear has three parts: outer, the part which is visible to us and the ear canal; the middle - at the other end of the canal is the ear drum, a thin membrane across the entrance of the middle ear where we find the Eustachian tube which is connected to the nose and throat. This tube allows drainage of bacteria and virus-encouraging fluids from the middle ear. A little deeper is the inner ear which houses the hearing and balance centers.
Most earaches are caused by infection. But earpain and heartburn sometimes go hand in hand. When acidity levels in the stomach increase there is pressure upwards for its release. This upward pressure affects the throat, and through the Eustachian tube puts pressure on the ear drums. At times when acidity levels are high, bitter tasting fluids come out of the throat, nose and ears get moist. When the draining Eustachian tube gets partially or full blocked, bacteria and viruses flourish in the middle ear which could lead to the inner ear getting infected, causing nausea and vomiting because it induces vertigo - a feeling that the surroundings are spinning.
The simplest preventive method when it comes to earpain and heartburn are:
Earpain - keep those ears nice and dry inside.
When you have a cold blow your nose gently. If you blow too hard, you can push bacteria back into your middle ear from your sinuses and trigger an infection
Frequent earpains could also be a sign of food allergies.
Heartburn - Avoid heavy meals within two to three hours before bedtime
Avoid alcohol
Quit smoking
Lose weight
Eat small meals and take your time
Limit foods like caffeine, carbonated drinks, chocolate, peppermint, tomato and citrus foods, fatty, oily and fried foods
Wear loose fitting clothes
Anything that puts pressure on the stomach right after a big meal can drive stomach acid upward into the esophagus causing possible earpain and heartburn. One of the best ways to prevent earpain and heartburn is to coat and protect the esophageal lining with saliva and a great way is chewing gum.
