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Heartburn on it's own is difficult to deal with but when heartburn and nausea affect a person at the same time, then the the meaning of uncomfortable takes on greater significance.

In the US alone, 40-50 million people suffer heartburn and nausea every month. They form two of the most common ailments afflicting people on a regular basis. Considering the current lifestyle of the majority, it's not surprising however, most episodes are not of a chronic nature and relate to a specific action such as over eating.

Those who suffer heartburn and nausea on a frequent basis should consider it a warning sign that a more sinister condition is at play and without a medical opinion, then they are putting themselves at some risk.

Heartburn And Nausea

The reasons why people suffer both ailments in conjunction are many and varied. Primary cause is lifestyle habits which includes food and drink. According to studies, there are certain foods that would naturally increase the risk of a person to have heartburn and nausea. Here's a shortlist:

- chocolate
- peppermint
- citrus fruits
- fatty or spicy foods
- raw onions
- food with large amounts of vinegar

Over eating and indulging can also lead to heartburn and nausea cause as the stomach would secrete more acid to process all the food faster. Eating moderately therefore would help reduce the possibility of suffering from heartburn after meal.

The two drinks which are the most common triggers would include alcoholic beverages and those which contain caffeine. Drinks, which contain alcohol or caffeine, would cause irritation in the stomach and trigger the acid from the stomach to rise up into the esophagus causing that burning sensation.

Consider citrus fruit juice as another trigger. They contain large amounts of acids which in turn can trigger heartburn and nausea. There is some suggestion hat the acid contents of citrus fruits may not agree with sensitive stomachs.

Stress

Yes, stress, which is blamed for so many afflictions in modern society can also be a trigger for heartburn and nausea. Studies show that when a person is stressed, the acid excretes more acid into the stomach and would trigger irritation. In this instance, it may be time to consider one's lifestyle and make the necessary adjustments.