Heartburn is a symptom caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, a common condition where acid from the stomach leaks up into the throat. There are a range of treatments for heartburn we can offer.
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (otherwise known as heartburn) is a condition consisting of recurring episodes of heartburn and acid reflux. Heartburn is an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest, usually after you’ve eaten. Acid reflux is a burning in your throat caused by stomach acid.
Almost everyone will experience heartburn and acid reflux in their lives. But there are some factors that can make people more likely to develop heartburn. These include:
Heartburn is quite common. If you have heartburn, the bright side is that there’s a range of treatments and lots of people in the same boat as you.
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Heartburn is usually caused by the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus (known as the lower oesophageal sphincter) becoming weaker. The oesophagus connects your mouth to your stomach, and this ring of muscle opens and closes to let food in.
If the muscle becomes weaker, it can’t always close as it’s supposed to, and it isn’t able to stop your stomach acid from leaking up your throat. This causes the symptoms of heartburn, like burning in the chest and throat.
The main symptoms of heartburn are burning in the chest and throat, often after eating. Sometimes acid reflux comes with a sour taste in the mouth.
There are other symptoms which may appear. These can include oesophagitis, meaning a sore and swollen oesophagus. Heartburn can also appear with:
Heartburn usually causes mild but uncomfortable symptoms. But if heartburn is quite severe and untreated for a long period of time, it can cause some complications. These include:
There usually aren’t any noticeable symptoms with Barrett’s oesophagus. Very rarely, it can be associated with oesophageal cancer. A doctor may suggest having an endoscopy every few years to keep an eye on this.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should speak to a doctor. The best thing you can do for your health is to treat your heartburn early.
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