Heartburn Learning Center

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Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below or behind the breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat.

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Causes
Almost everyone has occasional heartburn. If you have frequent, ongoing heartburn, you may have gastroesophageal refl...
Treatments
Pay attention to heartburn and treat it, especially if you feel symptoms often. Over time, ongoing reflux can damage ...
Prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 if: You vomit material that is bloody or black like coffee grounds; Your stools are black (like tar) or maro...

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