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.
Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain
Almost everyone has heartburn sometimes. If you have heartburn very often, you may have
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Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain Home Care Treat heartburn, especially if you often feel symptoms. Over time, reflux can damage the... Read more »
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Heartburn is a common condition that affects more than 70 million Americans annually. It typically begins with a burning sensation that starts in the... Read more »
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Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after mealsHome CareChanging the way you eat may relieve your symptoms.Allow enough time for meals.Chew food... Read more »
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