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Here is information about the symptoms and
causes of Heartburn.
Heartburn Information
Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation that occurs
in the esophagus. Also known as pyrosis, the pain is experienced just
below the breastbone and is mostly associated with the ejection of
gastric acid from the mouth. Heartburn is usually caused in the chest
region, but the pain may also subsidize to the other areas, such as
neck, throat and jaw. Though termed as heartburn, the ailment is not
associated with the heart by any chance. Stomach acidity is one of the
primary reasons for heartburn. In the following lines, we have listed
some more causes and symptoms of heartburn.
Causes Of Heartburn
- Alcohol consumption
- Excessive intake of caffeine
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Carbonated beverages
- Acidic juices, such as grapefruit, orange or pineapple
- Acidic foods, like tomatoes, grapefruit and oranges
- Too much of chocolate
- Smoking
- Consumption of high-fat content foods
- Eating large meals
- A hiatal hernia
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Primary diseases of the esophagus
Symptoms Of Heartburn
- A burning sensation in the chest
- A burning feeling in the throat
- Sour or bitter taste in the mouth
- Belching
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Chronic coughing
- Loss of appetite
- Wheezing or other asthma-like symptoms
- Mild nausea
- Formation of excessive gas
- Fullness or heaviness in the upper abdomen
- Pain between shoulders or in neck, following food
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