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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Causes of Heartburn<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Heartburn<\/a><\/li>
When to Worry About Heartburn?<\/a><\/li>
Testing for GERD in People with Chronic Cough<\/a><\/li>
Consult a Doctor<\/a><\/li>
Beneficial Tips for Heartburn<\/a><\/li>
Lifestyle Changes to Help Manage Heartburn<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The term \u2018heartburn\u2019 is misleading as it has nothing to do with the heart. However, because the burning sensation often occurs in the chest and can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack, the condition earned its name.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When there is a reflux of acids from the stomach into the oesophagus (the tube that joins the throat and the stomach), the resulting sensation is known as heartburn. The pain starts from under the breastbone or in the chest and may often even reach the jaw. It usually gets worse during the evenings, when bending over or lying down. Apart from the pain, other symptoms include a bitter taste in the mouth that may feel acidic and foul ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Causes of Heartburn<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There could be many reasons why heartburn occurs. Sometimes, heartburn occurs because the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), a muscular valve between the oesophagus and the stomach, doesn\u2019t function properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In normal cases, it opens up to let in food or to let out burps. Sometimes, it may open more frequently than necessary or not close properly, allowing the stomach acids to flow into the oesophagus. These acids cause the burning sensation that we associate with heartburn ^{3<\/sup><\/a>. The common causes of heartburn is as follows}^{4<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>:^{\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
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Overeating is an important factor that causes the opening of the LES. Obesity, pregnancy and constipation may also cause heartburn as all these conditions put pressure on the stomach.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Certain foods increase the production of stomach acids or cause relaxation of the LES. Tomatoes, citrus fruits, onions and garlic, caffeinated products, alcohol and chocolate are the usual foods that trigger heartburn.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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