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Heartburn occurs within the esophagus and stomach. Stomach acid travels up the esophagus causing a burning feeling in the throat and chest.
Norris Bernhard
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When does heartburn occurs?
Heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux occurs 30-60 minutes after eating. It also occurs when a person is lying down.
When do you get a heartburn?
if you are felling any pain in your chest you need to get help right away
What organ does a person experience heartburn?
Heartburn is a misnomer because it has nothing to do with the heart. It is a burning sensation that is felt in the region of the heart but actually occurs in the esophagus.
What percentage of the population suffers from heartburn?
It has been estimated that heartburn occurs in more than 60% of adults. About 20% of the population take antacids or over-the-counter H2 blockers at least once per week to relieve heartburn.
What are the most common heartburn symptoms?
Everybody at one point or another suffer from heartburn. Unfortunately, for some it occurs much more often then desired. The common symptom of heartburn is an acidic, burning sensation that occurs slightly above the heart, but under the throat. Sometimes it doesn't last long, other times you need medicine to clear it up.
How do you get rid of Heartburn?
Take antacids, sleep on left side when heartburn occurs, avoid spicy foods, soda, greasy foods, eat healthier if problem persists see a doc
How would heartburn affect your day to day life?
Heartburn occurs when digestive juices from the stomach move back up into the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.A bit more:As to what heartburn actually does, it can cause irritation, and even corrosion of the stomach and esophagus. If you have frequent heartburn, or if it's severe, you need to see your doctor.
The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Heartburn occurs when some of the stomach juices flow backwards up the esophagus. To help relieve heartburn a person should take medic?
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Is acid reflux the same as heartburn?
Heartburn is a symptoms of acid reflux that shows up as tightness, pain or discomfort in the chest area. Acid reflux occurs when acid in stomach regurgitates up into the esophagus. Heartburn follows by the acid reflux. Heartburn can not happen without acid reflux.
Where does heartburn take place?
in your intenstines from acid Heartburn takes place in the esophagus. It occurs when stomach acid travels into the esophagus. The mucus lining in the stomach protects it from the acid, but the esophagus has no such protection. Because of this, you feel a burning sensation from acid going up it.
How do heartburn and heart disease favor one another?
Although both have the word "heart" in their name, heartburn and heart disease do not share any commonalities. Heartburn, in fact, is the common term for what physicians have termed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which occurs when acid moves backwards from the stomach into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It has nothing at all to do with the heart.
What is the difference between Omeprazole and Omeprazole Magnesium?
Omeprazole is used to treat heartburn that occurs two more days a week. It is a delayed-release medicine. Omeprazole magnesium is used to treat heartburn (not for immediate relief), GERD and is used to promote healing erosive esophagitis.
