Are heartburn and acid reflux the same thing?

Answer 1

I have had both. Heartburn is usually caused from something you ate, is temporary, and can be fixed with antacids.

Reflux can include heartburn but is usually present whatever you eat, is worse when you lie down, and doesn't usually respond to antacids.

I had reflux for years. I now take Prilosec OTC every day and don't have much trouble any more. I used to wake up with acid in my throat and choking, at least twice a night.

Untreated reflux can cause esophogeal ulcers and cancer if untreated over a long period of time.

Answer 2

GERD is a disease in which acid from the stomach flows back (or "refluxes") into the esophagus, which can cause irritation and damage to the lining of the esophagus. Some degree of acid reflux is normal, and typically occurs after meals. Episodes are usually brief, and cause no symptoms. Frequent symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation, are an indication that potential injury to tissues has occurred from longer and more frequent acid exposure than normal. In general, damage occurs because of the following reasons: stomach contents are refluxed too frequently, the contents of the stomach are too acidic, or the contents cannot be cleared from the esophagus fast enough.

Heartburn can occur for a number of reasons. These include what you eat, some medications you may take, lifestyle habits you have. Being aware of what the triggers can be will help you with controlling the heartburn.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I understand exactly what you're going through! I had the same issues with my first pregnancy. The only thing that really helped was having my baby. Sorry... However, to help with sleeping I ended up sleeping in a Lazy-Boy at night, which worked somewhat. Try using a lactose-free milk, I found that I could handle it more than the normal milk. Try to keep as much fat and spice (any spice including cinnamon, nutmeg, etc...) out of your diet. Do not use extra salt and stay away from processed foods. White bread helped me a bit with sopping up the excess acid, but only a little at a time. Eat small meals a few times and a day, and don't eat for at least 3 hours before you go to bed. Good luck!

Answer 5

Hi,
The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area.

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Answer 6

Heartburn is the sensation that you get when you have acid reflux disease.
You can also have heartburn when you have indigestion, sometimes when you are in some kind of medication, from stress in daily life, pregnancy or just from being overweight.

Answer 7

No! heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest,and acid reflux is , acid that comes up into your throat and makes you feel like you can't breath ,and it burns too.

Answer 8

they are in the same category but acid reflux disease is worstthan heartburn. heartbrune you only get once in a while but acid reflux is a problem with you fo ryour life. It is more hazardous becuas eacvid reflux over tiem could give you ulcers and eventually coudl lead to gettign esophogus cancer.

Answer 9

Yes, virtually the same except the esophagus gets burned more with acid reflux

Answer 10

No, but they are related. acid reflux, is more serious than heartburn, because with acid reflux, you actually feel pain, that you may think is maybe a heart attack, but it is not, it is your ingestive track.