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What are the symptoms of heartburn?

Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux. The symptom of heartburn can also be caused by other unusual things such as intestinal motility problems. Cardiac problems can also mimic heartburn and you should not confuse the two. Unexplained chest pain should be evaluated by an exercise stress test or EKG prior to an evaluation for gastrointestinal problems.


What causes nausea chills and heartburn?

Heartburn


Is it heartburn or heart attack?

Heartburn is an uncomfortable but common feeling of burning or warmth in the chest. Although the pain of heartburn is felt in the chest, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Instead, heartburn is caused by regurgitated stomach acid A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle itself - the myocardium - is severely reduced or stopped. The reduction or stoppage happens when one or more of the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle is blocked by atherosclerosis.Note: It is not necessarily atherosclerosis. AMI can be caused by an embolism or a host of other things.


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.

Related questions

Can bananas cause heartburn?

Heartburn is not caused by just certain foods. It is caused by gastric reflux and hyperacidity in the stomach. Yes, a banana could cause heartburn.


What is caused by the overflow of HCl back into the esophagus?

Heartburn


How long does heartburn last for?

This depends on the cause of the heartburn, ones that are caused by ulcers tend to last longer. Mild heartburns usually last until one takes medicine for it.


What are the symptoms of heartburn?

Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux. The symptom of heartburn can also be caused by other unusual things such as intestinal motility problems. Cardiac problems can also mimic heartburn and you should not confuse the two. Unexplained chest pain should be evaluated by an exercise stress test or EKG prior to an evaluation for gastrointestinal problems.


What is the importance of the pH of food if someone is complaining of heartburn?

Heartburn/indigestion is caused by acidic foods (low pH) so take alkaline tablets (high pH) to neutralise the acids and stop the pain.


What should I include in my diet that can help control heartburn or stop it from starting?

Heartburn is usually caused by a build up of acid in your stomach and/or esophagus. Acid reflux disease GERD is a common cause of heartburn. If your having regular episodes of heartburn then contact your doctor for some medication to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. Also certain types of food & drinks can cause heart burn. For example coca cola, coffee, alcohol & curries can cause heartburn or worsening of symptoms. Heartburn can also be a symptom of a stomach ulcer.


What is the name of the burning sensation due to irritation caused by stomach acid backing up in the esophagus?

Acid reflux or heartburn.


What causes nausea chills and heartburn?

Heartburn


Who studies heartburn?

Gastroenterologists study heartburn


What foods cause indigestion and heartburn?

Indigestion and heartburn are caused by 3 things:Peptic UlcersGastric JuiceEnzymes ans Hydrochloric (HCI) acid.It can also causes wheight lose, and sometimes cancer...


Is it heartburn or heart attack?

Heartburn is an uncomfortable but common feeling of burning or warmth in the chest. Although the pain of heartburn is felt in the chest, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Instead, heartburn is caused by regurgitated stomach acid A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle itself - the myocardium - is severely reduced or stopped. The reduction or stoppage happens when one or more of the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle is blocked by atherosclerosis.Note: It is not necessarily atherosclerosis. AMI can be caused by an embolism or a host of other things.


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.