Constant heartburn usually requires more attention than occasional heartburn. Constant and frequent heartburn could be a symptom of more severe condition called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Symptoms of constant heartburn:

- Pain or discomfort that starts in the middle of the chest and can then move up through the throat 

- Chronic cough

- Burning in the throat – or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.

- Difficulty swallowing.

- Feeling of food “sticking” in the middle of the chest or throat.

- Sore throat

- Chronic hoarseness

Here is a list of quick advices to deal with constant heartburn:

- go to your doctor and get some medications (usually PPI Рproton pump inhibitor) 

- cut back on acidic foods

- avoid caffeine and alcohol

- don’t lie down right after eating (1-2 hours should be enough if you lie down for short period of time). It is better to lie down on a wedge pillow.

- don’t eat just before going to bed¬† (allow at least 3-4 hours)

- avoid clothing that’s too tight around the waist