Difference between revisions of "Heartburn"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(This is a stub!! Please expand.) |
m (specify heart disease.) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | ''Heartburn'' is a medical condition caused by the flow of gastric acid from the [[stomach]] into the [[esophagus]]. It can be treated with [[antacids]], [[H2-receptor blockers]] or [[proton-pump inhibitor]]s; however, suffers are strongly urged to consult a physician for proper diagnosis as sometimes the symptoms of [[angina | + | ''Heartburn'' is a medical condition caused by the flow of gastric acid from the [[stomach]] into the [[esophagus]]. It can be treated with [[antacids]], [[H2-receptor blockers]] or [[proton-pump inhibitor]]s; however, suffers are strongly urged to consult a physician for proper diagnosis as sometimes the symptoms of [[angina]] or [[heart attack]] can mimic those of heartburn. |
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
Revision as of 01:26, July 3, 2008
Heartburn is a medical condition caused by the flow of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus. It can be treated with antacids, H2-receptor blockers or proton-pump inhibitors; however, suffers are strongly urged to consult a physician for proper diagnosis as sometimes the symptoms of angina or heart attack can mimic those of heartburn.