Health
Heartburn: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Heartburn is an uncomfortable burning sensation in the esophagus (food pipe) and the middle chest area just behind our breastbone. It is due to stomach acid coming back from the stomach to the food pipe.
Causes for weakening or improper closing of the lower esophageal sphincter:
Food that triggers heartburn
Some common symptoms of heartburn are:
Recurrent injury to the esophagus lining can lead to the following complications