Can Celiac Disease Cause Heartburn?
Heartburn is a painful burning feeling just below or behind the breastbone. It usually comes from the esophagus. The pain often rises in your chest and may spread to your neck or throat.
Alternative Names
Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain
Considerations
Common Causes
Almost everyone has heartburn sometimes. If you have heartburn very often, you may have
Normally when food or liquid enters your stomach, a band of muscle at...
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