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Is heartburn is usually caused by effects of gastric juice on the esophagus?
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∙ 12y ago
The condition you are referring to is called Gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). The main symptom of this disease is heartburn, and other symptoms include coughing, trouble swallowing, Asthma-like symptoms, and a burning feeling in the back of the throat.
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What part of the body is heartburn usually felt in?
Esophagus
Is cardioesophageal and gastroesophageal same thing?
No. Cardio- = heart Gastro- = stomach Esophageal = of or pertaining to the esophagus Edit- Yes. The Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) is also referred to as the Cardioesophageal Sphincter and the Gastroesophageal Sphincter. This sphincter separates the esophagus from the stomach and is usually in a closed position. When there is weakness in the sphincter gastric juices may go up into the esophagus resulting in heartburn.
Heartburn has nothing to do with the heart but actually involves?
Heartburn involves the stomach and usually the esophagus. When acid refluxes into the lower esophagus it creates a nasty burning sensation since the esophagus does not have the same protective coating as the inside of a healthy stomach. The pain can be reminiscent of the pain of a heart attack - leading some people to mistake a heart attack for bad heartburn and others to mistake bad heartburn for a heart attack.
What are the characteristics of heartburn?
heartburn is a sore feeling of the esophagus which causes stomach. but there is a cure for these symptoms called "heartburn no more" by jeff martins visit this link---> http://tinyurl.com/llgqv87
What organ is damaged by heartburn?
The esophagus, which is the tube that carries food and drink down your throat and into your stomach. When heartburn occurs, it is usually because there is acid activity at the base of the esophagus, which causes the burning feeling. It can also be because of a gas buildup or bubble, or even by previous irritations in the esophagus. Mostly though it is due to stomach acid bubbling up into the esophagus and causing irritation, which can become inflamed and irritated and prolong the burning. In severe cases this acid irritation has been known to turn into ulcers, and even cancer. At the first sign of heart burn take an antacid or drink something to coat your esophagus, as it takes the hardest beating.
What is a painful sensation in the chest that results from gastric juices seeping back up into the esophagus?
GERD is Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also known as acid reflux disease. There are several other variations of medical terminology for this. Basically, it is experienced as heartburn. It is the result of stomach acid coming into the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter muscle has not closed to keep the stomach acid out. This is usually a chronic and important condition. If one has it, other serious problems can develop. Treatment is usually a simple matter of a pill.
Will granny smith apples help heartburn?
Not sure what the reason is, but they always help me. If I eat one Granny Smith apple a day for a week, I won't get heartburn for about a month afterward, and they usually kill the heartburn right away (you still burp up the food, but you don't get acid coming up the esophagus. Unfortunately, I always forget to eat my apples, and my heartburn comes back, as I said, usually after a month, and will gradually get worse until I try the apple treatment again.
What should I include in my diet that can help control heartburn or stop it from starting?
Heartburn is usually caused by a build up of acid in your stomach and/or esophagus. Acid reflux disease GERD is a common cause of heartburn. If your having regular episodes of heartburn then contact your doctor for some medication to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach. Also certain types of food & drinks can cause heart burn. For example coca cola, coffee, alcohol & curries can cause heartburn or worsening of symptoms. Heartburn can also be a symptom of a stomach ulcer.
What are the causes of extremely severe heartburn?
severe Heartburn usually is due to a gastric acid reflux. An example of a case which causes Heartburn is an illness called Gastroesophageal Reflux disorder where the acid from the stomach regurgitates or goes back to the mouth through the esophagus. This acid is so strong that it results to a burning sensation or feeling in the chest area perceived as severe chest pain. Several foods, drinks and lifestyles cause severe heartburn. Examples are: Fried and fatty foods, caffeine (coffee, tea, soda/softdrinks, chocolates and other sweets, alcoholic drinks, cigarette, spicy foods, citrus and other sour foods and drinks (including milk) -DocLyn
Why would a person want to buy Prilosec?
You would only buy Prilosec if you suffered from heartburn as it is a treatment for that particular ailment. Prilosec is said to have side effects in many cases, so it is usually only given to a person who suffers from heartburn very frequently.
What is commonly known as heartburn?
listen up 2 things i know about the heartburn thingy whatever it affects the ugly digestive system And it has NOTHING to do about the freakin' heart Okay theres your REASONS
Can eating junk food while you have heartburn kill you?
Heartburn is not terminal it will not kill you, BUT it is a great indicator that something is wrong and it is usually in your esophagus or your stomach. In rare instances other diseases & ailments will give the same symptoms, but usually it is just some irritation from your food or acid in your stomach. Eating junk food may damage your health long term, but on any given day, not likely to be the reason you will be meeting your maker!
