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What's the main possible causes of heartburn in a healthy person?
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Many...: Pregnancy Excess abdominal weight. Alcohol, tobacco and especially the combination of both. Diet with a lot of spicy or acidic foods. Many others.
Answered 5/29/2017
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Heartburn: Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach refluxes or splashes up into the esophagus (and sometimes the mouth or throat). Looking at your lifestyle may give you clues as to the causes for your heartburn.
Answered 5/29/2017
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