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What causes heart burn?
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See a doctor...: Heartburn is very common. There are many causes including impaired esophageal motility, lower esophageal sphincter problems and hiatal hernia. Certain foods e.g. Chocolate and behaviors e.g. Smoking trigger symptoms as well as eating too fast or overeating. For chronic symptoms, see a gastroenterologist for an evaluation. Good luck!
Answered 5/29/2014
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Multiple things: Can lead to heartburn. Heartburn is a result of stomach acid moving backward into the esophagus (reflux). All people have some episodes of reflux daily but may not be symptomatic. When barriers to reflux are removed and/or certain risk factors or precipitants are present it occurs more frequently. ex Haital hernia,obesity, alcohol use , gastric emptying delay, fatty meals, lying down after eating
Answered 4/23/2016
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