Sunday, 20 January 2019

Heartburn

Definition 

A burning sensation experienced in the region of the heart and up the back to the throat.
Source: Black's Medical Dictionary (42nd ed, 2010, ISBN 978-1-4081-0419-4) 

Causes

  • Excessive acidity of the gastric juice 
  • Often aggravated by dietary factors

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