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Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Your Weight

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Updated May 13, 2008

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If you're overweight, try to lose the extra pounds. Obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can then push stomach contents up into the esophagus. According to some statistics, approximately 35% of overweight persons experience heartburn. The good news is that for many people, as little as a 10% decrease in weight will improve their heartburn symptoms.

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