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?

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 25, 2019 · 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 …

Apr 9, 2024 · Heartburn — it's the cardinal symptom of GERD. "GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is when you get acid and chemical damage to the lining of the esophagus," says Dr. East.

Apr 23, 2025 · Colonoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Esophageal manometry, Gastrointestinal transit study, Gastric emptying study, Bravo capsu... le pH test, Impedance pH testing, Breath testing, Anorectal …