Is heartburn the same as acid reflux?
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Dr. Eli Ehrenpreis of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:The terminology can be very confusing. Acid reflux means that the acid that normally resides in the stomach is moving upward into the esophagus. Heartburn is one of a number of symptoms that can occur when acid reflux is present.
The terminology can be very confusing. Acid reflux means that the acid that normally resides in the stomach is moving upward into the esophagus. Heartburn is one of a number of symptoms that can occur when acid reflux is present. More -
Heartburn is simply the common term for acid reflux. It is the symptom described when acid is regurgitated into the esophagus from the stomach. It is commonly felt as a burning in the chest behind the sternum (breastbone) or just below the sternum. Frequent heartburn or acid reflux can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, and should be treated by medical personnel.Heartburn is simply the common term for acid reflux. It is the symptom described when acid is regurgitated into the esophagus from the stomach. It is commonly felt as a burning in the chest behind the sternum (breastbone) or just below the... More
