2006-10-21 10:19:33 · 5 answers · asked by monkeynuts 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
heartburn is a sharp pain in the middle of your chest just near the chest bones some people think they are having chest or heart pain as it is close to that area but it is connected to diaphragm. It is cause by a build of of acid in your stomach and its inability to not digest it properly. A good anti acid tablet such a Rennie will help if not any heartburn remedy at hand try anything mint as that will help or try a burp.
Heart pain usually comes with pain down your arm(left) but a lot of people do get confused and think they may be having heart attack when all it is, is heart burn.
Always best to check with doctor or surgical nurse any chest pain.
2006-10-21 10:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called heartburn because the symptom is a burning / acidic sensation in the chest or the back of the throat. However, it is unrelated to the heart and is actually caused by excess stomach acid rising up the oesophagus, usually as a reaction to unusually rapid food intake, or exess consumption of fizzy/spicy foods. Can also be triggered by vigorous exercise soon after a meal.
Heartburn is easily treated with 'over the counter' antacids, though if you experience it frequently you should consult a doctor.
2006-10-21 10:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by greenday4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heartburn feels like a hot, acidic sensation at the back of the throat which can be quite uncomfortable. It is caused by an excess of stomach acid rising up to the affected area. Usually relieved by antacids.
2006-10-21 10:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy Artichoke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heartburn is like a burning in the upper part of your chest,
spicy foods fizzy drinks etc can cause it ,
try some peppermint
2006-10-21 10:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a tight feeling in the upper abdomen with some discomfort.It is usually caused by the reflux of acid rising into the diaphram ,Causes could be from eating too much, eating foods which do not agree with you eating too quickly,sometimes wheat intolerance. Often eased by a good dose of bicarbonate of soda.
2006-10-21 10:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's basically indigestion. Take Rennies, Gaviscon, etc. Keep off the rich fatty foods.
2006-10-21 10:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by migdalski 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feels like a burning in your upper chest. it is usually caused by spicy foods but diff. things cause it for diff. people
2006-10-21 10:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by sweet2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To much beer
2006-10-21 10:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋