Heartburn symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to a sharp pain just below the breastbone or in the ribs. Here are the most common heartburn symptoms:
Burning sensation in the chest after eating. This can last just a few minutes or several hours
Chest pain after eating, bending over or lying down
A hot, sour, acid or salty taste, burning at the back of the throat.
Difficulty swallowing.
The feeling of a lump in the throat or chest, like a piece of food is stuck there
In extreme cases heartburn can cause a chronic cough, sore throat, or hoarseness.
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All these symptoms are caused by an accumulation of acid anywhere within the digestive tract and is known as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) or acid reflux.
Heart problems can also be very similar to heartburn symptoms, so do not continue to put up with the symptoms if you think they may not be caused by heartburn, especially if these do not occur during or immediately after eating.
These following symptoms are more likely to mean cardiac problems, such as angina or heart attack, so do not delay in having them checked out by a physician. If you are overweight it is very hard to distinguish without tests, and you are a prime candidate for heartburn and a heart attack.
Tightness, pressure or pain usually in the center of the chest.
Sudden chest pain or increasing pressure
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Radiating pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms.
Shortness of breath.
Cold sweat
What Are the Main Heartburn Causes?
GERD or acid reflux is caused by the liquid contents of the stomach to back up, or reflux into the throat. The strong acids can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus.
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The liquid in acid reflux contains both the strong acids in the human stomach that breaks down food and also pepsin which is an enzyme. It can also contain an alarming dark green liquid called bile that has backed up into the stomach from the part of the intestin