Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. It's typically characterized by a burning sensation in the chest, but it may also cause regurgitation and difficulty swallowing. As of ...

Heartburn isn’t fun to talk about, but it does affect nearly everyone. But while many opt for over-the-counter antacids or prescription meds to keep acid reflux pain at bay, this is an unsustainable ...

Ever felt an uncomfortable tightness or pain in your chest after a big bowl of chili or spicy takeout? It could be heartburn, which occurs when the acid in your stomach sloshes back up into your ...

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 ...

Most of us have experienced the burning sensation of heartburn at least occasionally, perhaps after eating a lot, eating too quickly, or indulging in a spicy meal. Heartburn, which is caused by acid ...

Heartburn affects millions of Americans, with notably higher prevalence rates in the Black community. This uncomfortable burning sensation occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus—a ...

Very few epidemiologic studies have attempted to characterize the demographics of GERD patients who report heartburn during sleep. Farup et al [5] evaluated 1,284 GERD patients using a national ...

That familiar burning sensation creeping up your chest the moment your head hits the pillow represents more than just unfortunate timing. For the estimated 60 million Americans who experience ...

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