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Suffering from frequent heartburn is one thing; if you suffer frequent heartburn attacks and haven't done anything about it then you're asking for trouble.

If heartburn is a regular occurrence in your life then you don't need an explanation of what it is. However, just for the record, it's the reflux of stomach acid travelling back into the esophagus or food pipe and causing irritation such as a burning sensation which is felt from mid-chest to the top of the throat.

It's not a very comfortable feeling to suffer it once in awhile, in fact it virtually stinks however, imagine someone suffering heartburn twice or more a week. That's what we call frequent heartburn.

Living With Heartburn

This is an all too familiar scenario. It's almost a catch 22 situation for frequent heartburn sufferers. You need to eat however, the frequency of attacks can lead a person to skip meals altogether.

Difficulty swallowing and breathing after consuming a meal from an episode always plays heavily on the mind. It's not uncommon for heartburn sufferers to suffer weight loss as a result of skipping meals. This is never recommended and a dangerous way to shed pounds.

Consequences

Frequent heartburn can disrupt your quality of life including work and social activities. Suffering an attack at work means trying to deal with it and maintain concentration and focus on the job at hand.

It's not uncommon for frequent sufferers to suffer from concentration problems which can lead to lack of productivity. Then there is the social scene. How can frequent heartburn affect one here? In many ways including declined invitations to outings involving lunch or dinner as well as alcohol and activities involving any form of exercise such as bike riding and tennis.

Another area frequent heartburn can rear it's ugly head is during sleep. 20-25% of the population in the US is said to have their sleep patterns affected by heartburn more than once a month. This is a staggering statistic and further evidence of it's impact in society. Interrupted sleep patterns affect a person's behavior due to tiredness and irritability.

What Can You Do?

If you are already implementing a plan to avoid frequent heartburn attacks in your life then that's a good start. For those who think it's simply their lot in life think again.

There are some excellent resources available to sufferers and the first step you should consider is seeing your local physician. Together, you can devise a plan based on the regular nature of your attacks, the food common with each attack and an adjustment to your lifestyle.