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	Heartburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn is a feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain that often starts in the upper abdomen just beneath the lower breastbone (sternum).
		Heartburn occurs when food and stomach juices back up (reflux) into the esophagus, which is the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.
		Heartburn with other symptoms, such as hoarseness, a feeling that food is stuck in your throat, tightness in your throat, a hoarse voice, wheezing, asthma, dental problems, or bad breath, may be caused by a more serious problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
	www.bcbswny.com /kbase/topic/symptom/hrtbn/overview.htm (951 words)

	Heartburn - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Chronic heartburn is indicative of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
		Heartburn is also identified as one of the causes of asthma and chronic cough.
		Heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart; it is so called because of a burning sensation of the breastbone, although some heart problems have a similar sensation to heartburn.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /h/heartburn/intro.htm (1018 words)

	Heartburn
		Heartburn pain can be mistaken for the pain associated with heart disease or a heart attack.
		Severe heartburn may be due to a serious medical condition, such as a ruptured abdominal organ or heart attack.
		Heartburn is described as a burning chest pain that begins behind the breastbone and moves upward to the neck and throat.
	www.umm.edu /digest/hrtburn.htm (939 words)

	Nutrition for you, Nutrition for two
		Heartburn is the word used to describe a sensation of burning in the lower part of the esophagus.
		Heartburn can occur with increased frequency during pregnancy due to changes in hormonal levels that can cause relaxation of the muscles that control the opening between the esophagus and stomach, the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES).
		It is important to report heartburn that is not alleviated by dietary manipulation and affects your ability to eat to your physician immediately.
	www.storknet.com /ip/nutritional_challenges/digestive/heartburn.html (346 words)

	Heartburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn (AKA acid indigestion) is a hot or burning sensation felt at the base of the sternum or breastbone.
		Heartburn may be mild and intermittent, but it may also be severe and be felt in other parts of the body.
		Heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder) may be an intermittent or a chronic condition.
	www.unr.edu /shc/writing/whats_updoc/heartburn.html (390 words)

	Heartburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn is the most common symptom of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux.
		Heartburn usually begins as a burning pain that starts behind the breastbone and radiates upward to the neck.
		Heartburn is not caused by hiatal hernia, which is the pushing up of the stomach into the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm.
	www.manhattanmed.com /GI/Heartburn.htm (822 words)

	Heartburn
		Heartburn is annoying and may have a detrimental effect on a person's wellbeing.
		Sometimes the tendency for heartburn may develop into a mucous membrane inflammation in the food pipe, also known as oesophagitis.
		Since heartburn is caused by acid from the stomach, one of the simplest ways to relieve the discomfort is to neutralise the acid with an antacid.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/facts/heartburn.htm (1096 words)

	Heartburn News
		"Heartburn" refers to pain and burning sensations in the upper middle part of the stomach and chest.
		Heartburn is often described as a burning pain behind the breastbone that moves upward to the neck and throat.
		If you find that you frequently suffer heartburn after eating, it will be helpful for you to limit or avoid completely those foods and drinks that result in...
	www.topix.net /health/heartburn (699 words)

	Heartburn and Indigestion
		Heartburn is even more common during pregnancy, with about 1 in 4 women reporting it daily at some point during their pregnancy.
		Heartburn is a burning feeling in the middle of your chest caused by acid leaking upwards from the stomach into the esophagus, or swallowing tube.
		Heartburn can also cause night time cough, wheezing, and in some cases difficulty swallowing food due to scarring of the esophagus.
	www.quickcare.org /gast/heartburn.html (1037 words)

	All Q&A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn is a burning discomfort in the chest or throat that results when harsh stomach acid comes into contact with and irritates the delicate lining of the esophagus, the tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach.
		The exact symptoms and sensations of heartburn vary from person to person, but its most common symptom is often described as a burning or vague feeling of discomfort in the chest just behind the breastbone.
		Heartburn is a common cause of chest pain, but severe or chronic chest pain could also signify a more serious condition such as a heart attack.
	www.heartburnalliance.org /section2/index_textonly.jsp (5767 words)

	Heartburn
		Heartburn is a discomfort in the upper digestive tract.
		Symptoms of heartburn (acid indigestion) are sometimes mistaken for heart attack.
		Heartburn is caused by a back flow of stomach acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/924408028.html (211 words)

	Acupuncture.Com - Heartburn - Traditional Chinese Medicine
		Heartburn is a major symptom of a medical condition called Gastroesophygeal Reflex disorder (GERD).
		Heartburn is a burning sensation which radiates from the mid to upper chest, caused by acidic stomach contents which irritate the unprotected lining of the esophagus.
		Other symptoms of heartburn may include sore throat, voice change, nausea, anxiety, burning pain when swallowing, a bitter or sour taste in your mouth, coughing and respiratory conditions such as, asthma, pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.
	www.acupuncture.com /conditions/heartburn.htm (635 words)

	Heartburn Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that can extend to the neck, throat, and face; it is worsened by bending or lying down.
		Infrequent heartburn is usually without serious consequences, but chronic or frequent heartburn (recurring more than twice per week) can have severe consequences.
		However, they should not be used as the sole treatment for heartburn sufferers who either have two or more episodes per week or who suffer for periods of over three weeks.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0006/ai_2601000636 (1076 words)

	Heartburn - treatment, proton pump inhibitors, pro-kinetic agents, acid suppressants, dyspepsia
		Heartburn is a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck.
		Heartburn can be infrequent or can occur regularly in patients with conditions such as acid reflux disease.
		Heartburn may signal other problems such as oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus) or GERD, which can be more serious.
	www.patienthealthinternational.com /article/501912.aspx (403 words)

	Heartburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In most cases, heartburn can be relieved through diet and lifestyle changes; however, some people may require medication or surgery.
		Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is the most common symptom of GERD and usually feels like a burning chest pain beginning behind the breastbone and moving upward to the neck and throat.
		Heartburn pain can be mistaken for the pain associated with heart disease or a heart attack, but there are differences.
	www.gastro.com /html/heartburn.shtml (1632 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Heartburn
		Heartburn refers to the symptoms you feel when acids in your stomach flow backward into the esophagus.
		The main symptom of heartburn is a burning pain in the lower chest, usually close to the bottom of the breastbone.
		Heartburn is very common during the last few months of pregnancy.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_esreflux_crs.htm (736 words)

	Heartburn/GERD
		In addition to heartburn, symptoms of acid reflux may include persistent sore throat, hoarseness, chronic cough, asthma, heart-like chest pain and a feeling of a lump in the throat.
		Heartburn is a burning pain behind the lower breastbone that may radiate upward toward the neck.
		Heartburn and reflux are very common, with 10 percent of the population experiencing these symptoms at least once a week.
	www.gastro.org /wmspage.cfm?parm1=848 (1135 words)

	Heartburn
		Heartburn is more likely to occur if you have a hiatal hernia, which is when the top part of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest cavity.
		Heartburn can be brought on or worsened by pregnancy and by many different medications.
		Heartburn is usually easy to diagnose from the symptoms you describe to your doctor.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/003114.htm (975 words)

	HeartburnHelp.com: Heartburn and GERD FAQ
		The burning, pressure, or pain of heartburn can last as long as two hours and is often worse after eating.
		In a small percentage of heartburn sufferers, heartburn pain is associated with physical activity.
		Heartburn medications control acid production in the stomach so that symptoms related to acid reflux don't occur, but these medications don't fix the anatomic cause of GERD.
	www.heartburnhelp.com /dtcf/components/faq1?pgn=9 (1267 words)

	Introduction: Heartburn - CureResearch.com
		Heartburn: The term "heartburn" refers to the pain in the esophagus or chest that occurs when stomach acid is refluxed up into the throat (see reflux).
		Researching symptoms of Heartburn: Further information about the symptoms of Heartburn is available including a list of symptoms of Heartburn, symptom news summaries related to Heartburn, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Heartburn, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
		Statistics and Heartburn: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Heartburn, prevalence and incidence statistics for Heartburn, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
	www.cureresearch.com /h/heartburn/intro.htm (538 words)

	Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
		Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may be considered GERD, and it can eventually lead to more serious health problems.
		The main symptoms are persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/gerd (2094 words)

	Heartburn Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
		Heartburn is often brought on by a high-fat meal.
		Occasional heartburn has no serious long-lasting effects, but repeated episodes of gastroesophageal reflux can ultimately lead to esophageal inflammation (esophagitis) and a chronic ulcer.
		Other tests that may be used include pressure measurements of the LES; measurements of esophageal acidity (pH), usually throughout a 24-hour period; and microscopic examination of biopsied tissue from the esophageal wall (to inspect esophageal cell structure for Barrett's syndrome and malignancies).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0000/ai_2603000065 (873 words)

	Heartburn Books
		Heartburn Cured makes a strong argument that the consumption of excess carbohydrates is the root cause and real trigger for acid reflux and the resulting complications like Barrett's and esophageal cancer.
		In Heartburn Cured, the author explains the role of intestinal microorganisms in digestion and provides clear and easy to understand evidence that excess carbohydrates are converted to gas by gut microbes and the gas produced drives acid reflux (and likely IBS symptoms as well).
		Heartburn Cured delivers a death blow to heartburn and GERD by harnessing the glycemic index, tailoring controlled carbohydrate dieting to freeing people from GERD and heartburn as well as the PPIs, H2 blockers and even antacids.
	heartburn.researchtoday.net /books-heartburn.htm (1981 words)

	Heartburn: Hints on Dealing With the Discomfort -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth.
		Heartburn is most common after overeating, when bending over or when lying down.
		If you get more than occasional heartburn, it may be a symptom of acid reflux disease of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or even an inflamed stomach lining (gastritis) or peptic ulcer.
	www.familydoctor.org /087.xml (714 words)

	Heartburn/GERD - MayoClinic.com
		Heartburn is common, and an occasional episode is generally nothing to worry about.
		Frequent heartburn can be a serious problem, and it deserves medical attention.
		Frequent or constant heartburn is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/heartburn-gerd/DS00095 (255 words)

	Heartburn
		Heartburn is a burning sensation in the lower chest, behind the breastbone.
		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.
	www.parknicollet.com /healthadvisor/conditions/heartburn.cfm (140 words)

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