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Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the lower chest, behind the breastbone. It may be accompanied by nausea, bloating, belching, or a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. Usually heartburn occurs while you are lying down or after you eat a large meal. Heartburn may also be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Self-Care
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What to do About
Heartburn |
| Occasional heartburn relieved by self-care suggestions |
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| Heartburn in a person taking heart or asthma medications, antispasmodics, antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, or birth control pills |
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| Heartburn with loss of appetite and fatigue |
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| Heartburn with black or bloody stools |
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| Heartburn and vomiting blood |
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| Signs related to heart problems: chest pain that goes into neck, jaw, back, arms, or shoulders; constant, worsening pain with sweating; shortness of breath; nausea; or vomiting |
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