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Heartburn is a common problem, with more than 60 million Americans suffering from it at least once a month.1 Generally characterized by a burning sensation in the chest, some describe heartburn as feeling like their insides are on fire. Heartburn can result in several symptoms, not just the...
Heartburn is usually an unforced error. When you eat lots of spicy, hard-to-digest foods and beverages, or a lot of food all at once, your stomach produces more acid to digest them. When that acid backs up into the esophagus, you get heartburn. When what you eat triggers heartburn,...
the pain turns worse while bending over or lying down. If occurs occasionally, the condition is normal and tends to cause no harm. One can easily manage heartburn and discomfort associated with it by certain amendments in his or her lifestyle. However, few over-the-counter medications ...
The pain of acid reflux (heartburn) can remain in the lower chest or it can radiate to the back of the throat and be associated with waterbrash, a sour taste in the back of the throat. If there is acid reflux near the larynx (voice box) in the throat, it may cause coughing episod...
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)is a common digestive disorder associated with heartburn and/or upper abdominal pain as well as a feeling of gaseousness, difficulty swallowing, feelings of pressure or heaviness after eating, sensations of bloating after eating, stomach or abdominal pains and cr...
Ulcer Symptoms This ailment is generally divided into three kinds: gastric, duodenal and peptic. However, they usually exhibit the same symptoms. Ulcer Pain Signs The first major indicator is indigestion. The severity of the pain varies, but sometimes the sensation is accompanied by heartburn. ...
Symptoms of a hiatal hernia include chest pain, burning sensation, and irritation of the throat. Symptoms associated with acid reflux,heartburnand GERD are possible. Symptoms associated with acid reflux include: Heartburn Bitter taste in your mouth –some people regurgitate food or sour liquid in ...
Nighttime heartburn may be particularly dangerous. Waking up with a sour taste in the mouth, coughing, or sore throat may indicate nighttime acid reflux. Not only does it disturb sleep, but the esophagus may sustain more damage. That's because when you are lying down for several hours, acid...
3. Burning pain associated with heartburn and belching, usually being present for several weeks and is mild / moderate, usually indicates problems of gastroesophageal origin. 4. The presence of fever, cough, wheezing or worsening of pain when taking a deep breath, suggests pathology of the lu...