Symptoms

Heartburn

WHAT IS HEARTBURN?

Heartburn is the burning feeling in your chest you often feel when acid reflux occurs. If you’re asking what is acid reflux, it happens when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (the food tube). In other words, heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux. Heartburn symptoms can include chest pain, burning at the back of your throat that tastes sour or acidic, or even a cough. This burning sensation may last from a few minutes to several hours.⁶

WHAT CAUSES IT?

Heartburn causes include everyday habits like eating fatty or spicy meals, drinking alcohol, smoking, or stress. Being overweight, pregnant, or taking certain medicines can also play a role.⁶

HEARTBURN RELIEF

You can treat heartburn symptoms with over-the-counter medicines like Citro-Soda^®.^1,15 Treatment can also include simple lifestyle changes such as eating smaller portions, losing weight if necessary, exercising, not smoking, and not lying down right after meals.

If symptoms don’t improve, speak to your healthcare professional.⁶

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