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;
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