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Heartburn

About- Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone and can from a few minutes to a few hours.
 
Symptoms-
Heartburn Burning chest pain 
Heartburn A burning sensation in the throat
Heartburn Bitter or acidic taste in the mouth
Heartburn Chest pain when we bend over or lay down
Heartburn Difficulty swallowing
 
Causes-
Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up back up into the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Probable factors are
Heartburn Acid reflux
Heartburn Constipation
Heartburn Consumption of caffeine, chocolate, or alcohol
Heartburn Hiatal hernia
Heartburn Intake of spicy foods
Heartburn Lying down immediately after eating
Heartburn Obesity
Heartburn Pregnancy
Heartburn Side effects of certain medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen
Heartburn Smoking
 
Specialist to visit
Gatroentrologist Gatroentrologist
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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org

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