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Is that a dragon getting ready to spit fire? No, it\u2019s just your heartburn acting up again.<\/p>\n

Almost everyone will experience heartburn at least once in their life, according to the American College of Gastroenterology.<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s a rarity for you, only occurring after a big meal or an especially spicy one. For others, it can become a persistent and severe occurrence that develops into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/p>\n

Regardless, health care providers encourage you to address the condition now before it burns you.<\/p>\n

What is heartburn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heartburn is pain and\/or irritation within the esophagus \u2014 the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach \u2014 as acidic fluid moves up from the stomach instead of down through the body as it should, explains David Cline, MD<\/a>, internal medicine provider at MultiCare Maple Valley Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The body\u2019s natural process to prevent heartburn includes the diaphragm muscle and lower esophageal sphincter, which uses gravity and a valve at the bottom of the esophagus to keep food and acid from moving back up.<\/p>\n

Acid reflux generally occurs alongside heartburn and can feel like phlegm in the throat, causing you to repeatedly cough to clear it, Dr. Cline says. Many people also experience voice hoarseness as the acid hits the voice box.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe more you cough can make it worse because of the strain on the valve, loosening it,\u201d Dr. Cline says. \u201cAdditionally, once the esophagus gets irritated \u2026 it takes a while for it to heal. You may even get an ulcer in the lining of the esophagus, which could continue to hurt for a while after a bad episode.\u201d<\/p>\n

What causes heartburn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heartburn generally impacts people over the age of 40, Dr. Cline says.<\/p>\n

The source of your heartburn can be a number of things, from what or how much you eat<\/strong>, your stress <\/strong>levels, overstraining your body<\/strong> or even how you relax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For some, it could be an anatomical issue<\/strong> related to the esophagus valve, or a hiatal hernia \u2014 where the opening through the diaphragm is too loose. This kind of physical predisposition must be diagnosed by a gastrointestinal specialist with an endoscopy procedure, Dr. Cline explains.<\/p>\n

Heartburn could also be the result of a medication <\/strong>such as over-the-counter anti-inflammatories (e.g., ibuprofen).<\/p>\n

A full stomach<\/strong> is more likely to push acid up, Dr. Cline adds. Or if you recline or lie down<\/strong> after eating, you\u2019re working against gravity to keep the acid down.<\/p>\n

Highly acidic foods<\/strong> are a primary culprit regardless of how much you eat. Some of the most overlooked include traditionally spicy foods such as Thai, Indian or Mexican, tomato-based products like red sauces or ketchup, and garlic and onions.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is that a dragon getting ready to spit fire? No, it\u2019s just your heartburn acting up again. Almost everyone will experience heartburn at least once in their life, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Maybe it\u2019s a rarity for you, only occurring after a big meal or an especially spicy one. 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