One of the most common ailments is heartburn, named because it feels as if your heart just inside or below the rib cage is on fire. In reality, this condition has nothing to do with your heart. But heartburn is a common occurrence, affecting an estimated 44% of the population. And even though it’s common, only 25% of people who experience and suffer from heartburn seek medical help for their health problem.
Heartburn experts urge women similarly “to trust their gut” when they begin experiencing stomach problems or symptoms of heartburn. Typically, it is the body’s way of sending a message that
something is out of kilter and needs to be addressed.
What happens is that stomach acids that are hard at work digesting food can back up from the stomach into the ecophagus, and because acid is irritating , it causes a burning sensation in the chest and above the rib cage. A variety of heartburn symptoms include:
Heartburn or Heart Attack?
Some women in fact mistake heartburn symptoms for angina or a heart attack, and, even scarier, may mistake a heart attack for heartburn. Symptoms can be similar, and if there is the slightest question, please, seek medical attention immediately.
Heartburn and upset stomachs take an emotional toll as well. You may not be able to eat the foods you want or enjoy the activities that bring pleasure – gardening, dancing, exercising or taking a walk with a walking cane, for example. You may wake up in the middle of the night and experience restlessness and fatigue for the rest of the day. You may feel trapped inside of your house, always wondering when the next bout or heartburn would strike, or when you go out socially you may worry constantly or refrain from enjoying food.
Some health conditions and medical situations can cause heartburn or worsen its effects. They include:
Educate yourself and learn more about heartburn and how to treat heartburn. We encourage you to consult a medical professional before taking any medications to improve your health condition when you suffer from heartburn.
Heartburn experts urge women similarly “to trust their gut” when they begin experiencing stomach problems or symptoms of heartburn. Typically, it is the body’s way of sending a message that
something is out of kilter and needs to be addressed.
What happens is that stomach acids that are hard at work digesting food can back up from the stomach into the ecophagus, and because acid is irritating , it causes a burning sensation in the chest and above the rib cage. A variety of heartburn symptoms include:
- A “burning” sensation in the upper chest
- Coughing
- Laryngitis
- Constant throat clearing
- Spasms of the ecophagus
Heartburn or Heart Attack?
Some women in fact mistake heartburn symptoms for angina or a heart attack, and, even scarier, may mistake a heart attack for heartburn. Symptoms can be similar, and if there is the slightest question, please, seek medical attention immediately.
Heartburn and upset stomachs take an emotional toll as well. You may not be able to eat the foods you want or enjoy the activities that bring pleasure – gardening, dancing, exercising or taking a walk with a walking cane, for example. You may wake up in the middle of the night and experience restlessness and fatigue for the rest of the day. You may feel trapped inside of your house, always wondering when the next bout or heartburn would strike, or when you go out socially you may worry constantly or refrain from enjoying food.
Some health conditions and medical situations can cause heartburn or worsen its effects. They include:
- Pregnancy
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal hernia
- Diabetes
- Certain medicines
Educate yourself and learn more about heartburn and how to treat heartburn. We encourage you to consult a medical professional before taking any medications to improve your health condition when you suffer from heartburn.
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