From MayoClinic.com
You've just eaten a big meal and feel a burning sensation in your chest. Heartburn, right? Probably, but there's a chance the chest pain is a warning sign of a heart attack.
Learning to tell the difference between heartburn and something more serious may be a matter of life and death. Here's what you need to know.
What is heartburn?
Heartburn isn't a disease. It's a symptom. Usually it occurs after eating or while lying down or bending over. You'll notice a burning sensation in your chest that may start in your upper abdomen and radiate all the way to your neck. Heartburn can be brief or continue for a few hours. Sometimes, stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus can leave a sour taste in your mouth — especially when you're lying down.
Normally, digestive acid in your stomach is kept from backing up into your esophagus by the lower esophageal sphincter. This ring of muscle functions as a valve, which opens only as you swallow. But sometimes the valve relaxes or weakens, allowing stomach acid to flow back into your....to continue click here Share this post :
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