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What is heartburn actually?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Acid reflux: We get heartburn when we feel sour or acid coming up our esophagus . Sometime it is related to something we eat or if we have acid reflux.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Heartburn: Heartburn occurs when acid from stomach refluxs or splashes up into the esophagus (and sometimes the mouth or throat). Heartburn symptoms: Burning pain that may be felt in chest, abdomen or throat that may last minutes to hours. Pain can ^ right after eating, lying down or bending over. It may feel like food is stuck in the throat or chest & swallowing may be more difficult. Bitter/ sour/

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