how to control acidity immediately - #25218
I am really struggling with this issue lately and hope to find some tips on how to control acidity immediately. It started a couple of weeks ago when I had this huge spicy meal with friends, and ever since then, I’ve been feeling a burning sensation in my chest, especially after meals. I notice that the discomfort often kicks in while I’m trying to get to sleep, and it’s really frustrating! Sometimes I feel like I can’t even eat anything without it flaring up. I’ve tried a few antacids from the pharmacy, but they don’t seem too helpful. Just the other night, I got up at 2 am chugging water, thinking it might help, but no, it just made things worse! I did some googling and found a bunch of home remedies, like chewing gum or drinking ginger tea, but honestly, I’m not sure if that really works or if I should just stick with over-the-counter meds. If anyone knows how to control acidity immediately, especially during those horrid nighttime episodes, I'd love to hear what you did. I really don’t wanna let this ruin my meals or disrupt my sleep! Thanks in advance!
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