Sep 20, 2025 · Overview Heartburn is a burning pain in the chest, just behind the breastbone. It's sometimes accompanied by a bitter or acidic taste in the mouth. The pain is often worse after eating, …

Sep 20, 2025 · Occasional heartburn is a common, manageable condition — but when is it a problem?

Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid …

Dec 7, 2023 · If you have persistent chest pain and you aren't sure it's heartburn, call 911 or emergency medical help. Call your health care provider if you had an episode of unexplained chest pain that …

See your healthcare professional if you have heartburn or related symptoms two or more times a week or if you're using over-the-counter medicines for heartburn two or more times a week.

Dec 12, 2024 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an estimated 1 in 5 …

Oct 31, 2018 · Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Technically called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn occurs when stomach contents back up …

Jul 3, 2025 · Feeling the need to vomit or vomiting. Burping or burping up food. Sometimes people with indigestion also experience heartburn. Heartburn is a pain or burning feeling in the center of your …

Apr 23, 2025 · If you regularly experience heartburn while trying to sleep, place wood or cement blocks under the feet at the head end of your bed. Raise the head end by 6 to 9 inches.

Oct 12, 2023 · Frequent acid reflux can irritate and inflame the lining of your esophagus, causing heartburn. Frequent acid reflux is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.