Heartburn - Causes

Prone to Heartburn? Avoid these 6 Drinks

Read on for a list of six drinks that are most likely to burn a fire in your chest.

Acid Reflux May Be an Immune Problem

According to a new study, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may not be the direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus.

What Causes Stomachaches?

Who hasn't had a stomachache? Here, found out what causes them.

Can Treatment For Reflux Lead to Pneumonia?

Few would suspect one treatment the treatment of one condition to cause symptoms of another. But this very well may be the case.

The Digestive Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco

Health risks include heartburn, peptic ulcers, and Crohn's disease, not to mention certain types of cancer.

Could You Be at Risk for Esophageal Cancer?

If you frequently suffer from acid reflux, your health could be paying the price.

Signs of a Hiatal Hernia

If you've been experiencing chest pain, bloating, and difficulty swallowing, it's possible you have a hiatal hernia.

What Does That Burning in Your Chest Mean?

If you've had difficulty swallowing or ever felt a burning in your chest that radiated to your arms, back, neck, and jaw, you may have experienced an esophageal spasm.

Love Peppermint? What You Should Know

When you're looking to freshen your breath, you probably reach for a mint or a piece of gum. But this simple act could be affecting your digestive health more than you think.

Could Chocolate Be Behind Your Heartburn?

Learn more about how this sweet treat can aggravate your symptoms.

Constipation May Be Causing Your GERD

In the world of digestive problems—those annoying ailments that hurt your stomach, chest, and throat—few are as frustrating as constipation.

Can GERD Give You a Sinus Infection?

Learn about the important connection between these two health conditions.

Digestive Problems: The Connection Between GERD and IBS

Learn more about the connection and overlap between the two.

Asthma and Other Health Conditions

It's bad enough that you have asthma, but to make matters worse, do you also have to suffer from a variety of other illnesses?

What You Should Know About Heartburn and Vitamin C

For all the good it does for our bodies, vitamin C can also cause nasty heartburn.

Can GERD Affect Your Voice?

Is it possible for this digestive condition to play a role in what your voice sounds like? Find out now.

Acid Reflux From Symptoms to Treatment

Get the 411 on this condition that affects millions.

Acid Reflux and Asthma: Does One Cause the Other?

Since asthmatics are more than twice as likely to have reflux as non-asthma sufferers, it's clear there is a connection.

The Dangers of Barrett's Esophagus

If it doesn't cause any outward problems, then why worry about Barrett’s esophagus? Find out now.

The Most Common Causes of Heartburn

Learn more about what triggers this aggravating condition.

Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Vacation

Your vacation is your time to forget about the daily grind. Make sure heartburn doesn't get in the way.

The Food, Exercise, and Digestion Connection

Learn about the important link between the three.

Can Smoking Cause Heartburn?

Learn more about cigarettes' negative effects on your digestive health.

Managing Heartburn While on the Road

Learn simple strategies for controlling your condition while away from home.

Foods That Make Heartburn Worse

Beware: the following foods may exacerbate your condition.

5 Hardest Foods to Digest

Your bellyaching over your bellyache may be caused by some of your favorite foods. Find out which foods are common offenders.

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