Stand Up: Let gravity drain away painful stomach acid that's backed up into the lower end of your esophagus.
Loosen Up: A tight waistband can push acid upward
Take Your Medicine: Experts recommend over-the-counter medications that combine an acid neutralizer with an H2-receptor antagonist (to reduce acid production).
Chew Gum: Saliva stimulated by chewing can be soothing
Dodge the triggers: Chocolate, coffee, alcohol, mints, tomatoes and citrus juice seem to turn up the heat
See a Doctor: If the pain occurs frequently for two weeks or more, you may have a chronic problem that could do serious damage if it is not treated.