Heartburn
Heartburns are sensations generally characterized by a burning discomfort or pain in the chest or behind the breastbone. Often, it occurs whenever stomach acid begins to travel back up the esophagus, which is the tube responsible for carrying food from the mouth to the stomach. Symptoms of the condition may worsen after eating or when lying down. Usually, it’s possible to treat heartburn without hospitalization. However, if you have a hard time swallowing or eating, it might be an indicator of a potentially severe condition.
Its symptoms can vary, ranging from mild to extreme levels of discomfort, depending on severity. Typically, it involves an uncomfortable feeling in your chest. However, it’s also possible to experience burning sensations in the throat, pain or pressure from within the breastbone, difficulty swallowing, increasing pain when bending over or lying down, bitter or acidic taste in the mouth, and hoarseness or frequent coughing.
The condition also affects people differently, but it’s relatively common for heartburn to happen shortly after consuming food or beverages. It may also last from minutes to hours or longer. The duration tends to depend on the underlying cause and the actions taken after it’s triggered.
