Heartburn is a burning chest pain, sometimes severe, that radiates upward from behind the breastbone to the neck. It is not usually associated with exercise, sweating, or lightheadedness, as the pain signaling a heart attack often is.1

 

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What is heartburn Do you ever suffer from that burning sensation in your throat, chest and stomach?  You know – that uncomfortable feeling that’s called heartburn?
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Heartburn is usually associated with regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) which is the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).[5] It however may also be a symptom of ischemic heart disease so concluding that it is heartburn prematurely may lead to misdiagnosis. org

What is heartburn?

 Despite its name, heartburn doesn't affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. It usually occurs after eating a big meal or while lying down. The feeling can last for a few minutes or a few hours. org

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Heartburn, also known as pyrosis or acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of...
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