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Heartburn or 'acid reflux' to give it the correct term - is the action of stomach acid rising up the digestive tract. Acids are corrosive - and this causes a burning sensation around the same area that the heart sits in the body - gaining the common name heart-burn.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn reflux oesophagitis you in fact get the severe burning pain in the chest behind the sternum. So the name 'Heart burn' is there.
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What causes nausea chills and heartburn?
Heartburn
Why does eating too much causes heartburn?
What you eat actually causes heartburn. Some people get heartburn when they eat Hot Dogs and spaghetti. The process of digestion causes heartburn.
If you are 3 weeks pregnant is heartburn a major symptom You have heartburn and it will not go away?
Heartburn is a common symptom of pregnancy but heartburn alone should not be an indication of pregnancy.
Does zicam cause heartburn?
For some people it will cause heartburn
Is Heartburn Deadly?
Heartburn is not deadly. However, some of the conditions that CAUSE heartburn can be harmful to your health. If you have constant heartburn, see your doctor. If you get heartburn once in a while after having 2 of those chili dogs with extra onions, then stop eating those.
What is heartburn's scientific name?
The Heartburn is medically known as Pyrosis or Acid indigestion.
Is pyrosis also known as heartburn?
Yes, pyrosis is another name for heartburn.
What is the common name for indigestion?
heartburn is the answer...........................
What is the common name for heartburn?
pyrosis
What is another name for heartburn?
Pyrosis
What is the name of a doctor that treats the stomach heartburn?
Gastroenterologists
What causes nausea chills and heartburn?
Heartburn
Who studies heartburn?
Gastroenterologists study heartburn
Is heartburn or acid reflux the technical name?
Heartburn and acid reflux can feel similar, but in reality, they are not the same thing. So first and foremost, there would be two technical names. For heartburn, the medical term is pyrosis. For acid reflux, the term is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Why does eating too much causes heartburn?
What you eat actually causes heartburn. Some people get heartburn when they eat Hot Dogs and spaghetti. The process of digestion causes heartburn.
If you are 3 weeks pregnant is heartburn a major symptom You have heartburn and it will not go away?
Heartburn is a common symptom of pregnancy but heartburn alone should not be an indication of pregnancy.
Why does too much cause heartburn?
What you eat actually causes heartburn. Some people get heartburn when they eat Hot Dogs and spaghetti. The process of digestion causes heartburn.
