Heartburn And Reflux Heartburn And Reflux Siamak Tabib
(Gastroenterologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles,
CA) gives expert video advice on: What can I do to treat
symptoms of heartburn?; What if antacids and prescription drugs
don't relieve my heartburn?; What are the most effective
prescription drugs for treating acid reflux? and more... What is
"heartburn"? Heartburn is a very common condition that affects
millions of Americans and also people worldwide. It is a symptom
that we generally feel as indigestion or burning; either in our
chest area or in the upper abdominal area. It can be caused by
an increase in acid in the stomach. It can be caused from
irritation in the lining of the food pipe of the stomach. It can
also have a lot of symptoms that we usually don't think of as
being related to our stomach. It can cause a cough. It can cause
shortness of breath. It can cause hoarseness. It can sometimes
cause difficulty swallowing and it can cause severe pain that
sometimes can be mistaken with pa