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Heartburn is common, but it can also be quite serious

Heartburn is the burning feeling you get in your chest when food in your stomach backs up into your esophagus.

Unfortunately, heartburn is extremely common, with an estimated 60 million Americans experiencing heartburn at least once a month. Nearly 15 million Americans experience heartburn every day.

When you feel heartburn, it means you have gastroesophageal reflux.

Why am i getting heartburn all of a sudden

The reflux is acidic stomach juice that’s flowing back up into your esophagus. It irritates the delicate lining of your esophagus and can be painful. The acid reflux backs up into your neck and throat. Frequent acid reflux is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Causes of heartburn

If you have heartburn, you may produce too much acid in your stomach.

Your digestive system might have structural issues that let acid back into your esophagus. There are also foods and lifestyle choices that can exacerbate your risks and symptoms, including:

• Alcohol
• Cigarettes
• Spicy, greasy and fried foods
• Acidic foods (citrus,
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