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  1. May 13, 2022 · Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over. Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm.

  2. Apr 26, 2024 · Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, behind your breastbone. It occurs when stomach acid travels back up your esophagus — the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. In...

  3. Jan 19, 2023 · What is heartburn? Heartburn is a painful, burning feeling in the middle of your chest. It’s not really in your heart, though. It’s caused by stomach acid rising into your esophagus (reflux), which runs through your chest, close to your heart.

  4. Oct 16, 2023 · Heartburn is an irritation of your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat and stomach. This leads to a burning discomfort in your upper belly or chest. It's caused by acid reflux, which...

  5. Dec 7, 2023 · Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). Typical features of heartburn include: A burning sensation in the chest that may also involve the upper abdomen; Usually occurs after eating or while lying down or bending over

  6. May 13, 2022 · Diagnosis. To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your doctor may recommend: X-ray, to view the shape and condition of your esophagus and stomach. Endoscopy, to view your esophagus with a tiny camera to check for irregularities.

  7. Feb 28, 2024 · Heartburn is the burning sensation people often feel when this happens. Essentially, acid reflux is a common cause of heartburn, making heartburn a symptom of acid reflux.

  8. Feb 9, 2024 · Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, which is when some of the stomach contents travel back up into the esophagus or food pipe. Heartburn may feel like a burning pain in the lower chest.

  9. Mar 16, 2023 · Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus caused by acid that refluxes (comes back up) from the stomach. When swallowing, food passes down the throat and...

  10. Mar 1, 2023 · Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation. You might feel it in the middle of your chest, behind the breastbone, even though it doesn't involve the heart. You might also feel the burn rising to your throat. Symptoms can start right after eating or when you lie down or bend over.

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