What is Heartburn?

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What is heartburn?

If you have ever had a burning pain in the region of the heart that often rises up to the throat then you have probably already experienced heartburn. If affects both men and women of all ages and is often experienced by pregnant women.

Symptoms

A burning sensation that rises from the abdomen to behind the breastbone rising up towards the throat area, where the acid can leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

Causes

The acid found in the gastric juices rises up because of a regurgitation of stomach contents into the gullet.

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