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Welcome to the detailed guide on heartburn, a common condition that affects millions worldwide. Heartburn causes a burning sensation in the chest, often disrupting daily life and comfort.

Heartburn is an occasional burning pain in your chest that can get worse after you eat, at night, when you lay down, or bend over. It's a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD occurs ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...

Chest discomfort can be equal parts frightening and confusing: Is the pressure or pain in your chest signaling a cardiac emergency — or a simple case of heartburn or indigestion? Sometimes, an ...

Esophageal pain manifests as symptoms of heartburn and or chest pain. Esophageal pain is a type of visceral pain that is poorly localized owing to divergence of visceral afferents. The esophagus is ...

The NHS urges anyone taking the over-the-counter medication for heartburn or acid reflux to see a GP with 'two-week rule' ...

Maybe it was the chili cheese dog you wolfed down at the tailgating party. Or perhaps you went to bed too quickly after eating a big meal. Or you're pregnant, and feeling like an elephant is sitting ...

That burning pain in the chest after after a heavy meal? You can often dismiss it as nothing more than heartburn. But while it is usually a harmless reaction linked to digestion, it can sometimes ...