Heartburn

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gastrointestinal sign /symptom

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  • A burning sensation in the chest that most often results when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus.
  • Heartburn is pain that occurs behind the breastbone and rises up into the chest, typically after meals.
  • Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth.
  • Heartburn is common, it is rarely lifethreatening.
  • Heartburn is an unpleasant burning sensation behind the breastbone that usually occurs after a meal.

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