Heartburn
You have gone to a party and taken a more than fair proportion of oily and fatty food, Soon enough you feel a burning sensation behind the breastbone or find difficulty swallowing, or experience a sore throat, or chest pain or nausea. All of these are related to the symptoms of heartburn.
Heartburn occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)--a muscle between the esophagus and stomach--relaxes, allowing the acidic contents of the stomach to splash back into the esophagus.
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the upper abdomen or chest. It may go up into the neck and mouth. The burning sensation can last as long as two hours and is more aggravating after meals, while reclining, or while bending over.
Heartburn can be caused by emotional, mental or physical stress also.
Content Courtesy : digestive.niddk.nih.gov
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