Wellnessand Health

Welcome to the Gaviscon blog. Here we share tips on combating heartburn and indigestion, and the products that can help relieve your symptoms.

Wellness and Health
Acid Reflux

8 Remedies For Acid Reflux

If you’re experiencing acid reflux and heartburn, you may be interested in reflux treatments that work effectively and provide relief.

This article covers natural acid reflux remedies as well as over-the-counter treatments that provide relief.

Read on to learn about some remedies for acid reflux, how to take them, precautions, and when to see a doctor.

8 Fast Remedies For Acid Reflux
Heartburn & Indigestion

Is Comfort Food giving you discomfort?

We all get an urge for some hearty comfort food to warm our stomachs.
There's always plenty of delicious food and drinks available to tempt you. These indulgent treats can leave our bodies feeling a little below par come Monday.

It can make us feel uncomfortable when the wrong foods are combined or paired with alcohol, leaving us with the effects of heartburn and indigestion. We’ve put together some tips, so you can enjoy more of the good stuff, but remember, moderation is key.

Your treatment for frequent heartburn
Heartburn & Indigestion

Heartburn & Indigestion: Treatment Options

When you're suffering with heartburn and indigestion you want to relieve your symptoms quickly.

Here you'll learn the differences in antacids and alginates, and even more importantly see how you can help get rid of pain caused by heartburn and indigestion for longer.

Your treatment for frequent heartburn
Acid Reflux

Can Acid Reflux Cause My Throat to Burn?

Acid reflux, sore throat, and a burning sensation in your chest — if you have these symptoms, you may wonder what’s causing them and how to treat them.

In this article, we explain why stomach acid in your throat can cause a burning sensation, the connection between acid reflux and sore throat, and how to treat these symptoms.

We also review the symptoms of acid reflux and gastroesophageal disease (GERD), their causes and triggers, and the complications that may follow if acid reflux or GERD are not treated.

Can Acid Reflux Cause My Throat to Burn?
Heartburn

10 Foods That You Didn't Know Could Cause Heartburn

Can coffee cause heartburn? And what about bananas, do they give you heartburn?

In this article, we look at some foods that may trigger that burning sensation after eating and explain why.

If you’re living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or get heartburn often, you may have discovered some of these foods by yourself. But others may surprise you!

10 Foods That You Didn't Know Could Cause Heartburn
Acid Reflux

What is Silent Reflux — A Guide to Understanding the Condition

Silent reflux is also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and is caused when stomach acid travels back into the throat and larynx. Silent reflux differs from typical acid reflux as it doesn't always cause the characteristic heartburn and indigestion sensations which is why...
What is Silent Reflux — A Guide to Understanding the Condition
About Gaviscon

Find out more about Gaviscon Advance

Gaviscon Advance relieves the burning feeling of heartburn and indigestion symptoms with its extra strength formula, providing fast, long-lasting relief from acid reflux for up to 4 hours.

Find out more about Gaviscon Advance
Acid Reflux

How Long Does Acid Reflux Last?

How long does acid reflux last, what are the symptoms it causes, and how can you treat it? In this article, we answer these questions.

We also explain the difference between occasional acid reflux and gastroesophageal disease (GERD) and offer guidance for when to see a doctor.

How Long Does Acid Reflux Last?
Acid Reflux

What is acid reflux, and what causes it?

Acid reflux is a common condition characterised by a burning sensation in the chest or throat (also a symptom of heartburn). It occurs when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, leading to discomfort and irritation. Understanding the meaning of acid...
What is acid reflux, and what causes it?