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Heartburn

Heartburn. Heartburn is a painful, burning feeling in the chest, usually behind the breast bone. It is a form of indigestion

Causes

Some foods may cause heartburn;

• Alcohol
• Coffee, tea, cola, etc.
• Chocolate
• Citrus fruits and juices
• Tomatoes and tomato sauces (such as pizza and pasta sauce)
• Spicy foods and fatty foods (including full-fat dairy products)
• Peppermint and spearmint
• Fatty Foods

Also,

• Eating big meals
• Eating before bed

It has also been linked to;

• Pregnancy
• Some types of medications

• Obesity

• Smoking
• Tight Clothing

Symptoms

Painful tightening or burning feeling in the chest. You may think that you have acid in the back of your throat or food especially when laying down,

Treatments

• Over the counter medication
• For severe cases, surgery