Heartburn can be a symptom of several digestive disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias and peptic ulcers.
Below are some of the more common questions about heartburn.
How Common Is Heartburn?
We see on TV a lot of commercials about people suffering from heartburn after eating spicy foods, but exactly how common is heartburn?
What Are Heartburn Symptoms?
Heartburn (reflux) is a symptom of another digestive disorder, and not a disorder by itself. There are several signs that may mean you are suffering from an episode of heartburn.
What Causes Heartburn?
You may suffer from heartburn because you ate a spicy meal or ate too much at a family gathering, but there is a physical reason for heartburn to occur.
What Increases the Risk of Having Heartburn?
A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. As with any other condition, there are things that can increase your chance of suffering from heartburn.
Is There a Way to Prevent Heartburn?
You can sometimes relieve, and in many cases prevent, heartburn with a few self-care remedies. This involves making a few lifestyle and diet changes.
Related Resources:
- What You Need to Know About GERD
- What You Need to Know About GERD in Infants
- What You Need to Know About GERD in Children
- What You Need to Know About GERD in Teens
- Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Refractory GERD)
- Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD)
- What You Need to Know About Peptic Ulcers
- What You Need to Know About Hiatal Hernias
