Heartburn: Treatment and Causes
Brief overview What is heartburn? Reflux of stomach acid into the oesophagus and possibly even into the mouth. Typical symptoms include acid regurgitation and burning pain behind the breastbone. If heartburn occurs more frequently, it is referred to as reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD). Causes: Weakness or dysfunction of the sphincter muscle at the … Heartburn: Treatment and Causes
