Sep 20, 2025 · How heartburn and GERD occur Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus isn't working as it should, allowing stomach acid to back up into your …

Sep 20, 2025 · Diagnosis To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of GERD, a healthcare professional may recommend: X-ray, to view the shape and condition of the esophagus and …

Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid …

Dec 7, 2023 · Chest pain? Learn the potentially lifesaving difference between heartburn and a heart attack.

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't mean exactly the same thing. Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube, called the …

Jul 19, 2022 · La acidez estomacal es un dolor urente en el pecho, justo detrás del esternón. El dolor suele empeorar luego de comer, por la noche, o cuando uno está acostado o inclinado. La acidez …

Oct 31, 2018 · Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Technically called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn occurs when stomach contents back up …

Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) care at Mayo Clinic Heartburn medicines and B-12 deficiency Minimally invasive surgery Request an appointment

Feb 25, 2019 · Heartburn, angina and heart attack may feel very much alike. Even experienced health care providers can't always tell the difference from your medical history and a physical exam. That's …

Oct 12, 2023 · Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. When you swallow food, it travels through a tube called the esophagus. The esophagus leads into the stomach through …