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Welcome to the Gaviscon blog. Here we share tips on combating heartburn and indigestion, and the product(s) you need for your symptoms.
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Heartburn & Indigestion

Heartburn & indigestion at night

Suffering throughout the night when you have heartburn and indigestion can not only be painful but an annoyance as well - you should be getting a good sleep for the day ahead but the...
Heartburn and indigestion at night Teaser
Heartburn & Indigestion

Birthday Treats

That one day a year when your birthday rolls around, it’s a good excuse to get out of your usual routines and do (and eat) exactly what we want to. Whilst a birthday can be a very exciting day, your digestive system might not be so pleased for it to arrive.
Birthday Treats
Heartburn & Indigestion

Exercise and reflux

Acid reflux is a process that is associated with heartburn. If stomach acid 'refluxes' or comes up out of the stomach into the oesophagus (food pipe) and irritates the sensitive lining, pain (heartburn) can result.
Exercise and reflux
Heartburn & Indigestion

11 things to ask your GP if suffering from heartburn or indigestion

Let's say you’ve been suffering from heartburn and/or indigestion. There are some home remedies, such as baking soda in water, or natural remedies such as aloe or slippery elm. If you have tried these or heartburn and indigestion medicines from your pharmacy, yet find that you’re still suffering, what do you do next?
11 Things to ask your GP if suffering from Heartburn or Indigestion
Heartburn & Indigestion

Heartburn: triggers, symptoms and treatments

What does it feel like, what brings it on, and how can you ease the feeling of discomfort? This is Gaviscon's guide to understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment of heartburn.
Heartburn: Triggers, Symptoms and Treatments
Heartburn & Indigestion

Can stress lead to heartburn & indigestion?

Whilst a small amount of stress can be good and help to push you to do something, life in this day and age can be too stressful for some. Whether you are old or young, many people feel the effects of stress. It can be a result of all sorts of day-to-day events or issues that you are faced with - anything from problems or arguments with good friends, financial worries, having too many things to do or feeling under pressure to perform well at work.
Can Stress Lead to Heartburn Indigestion