Halethorpe: State: MD [Maryland] Counties: BALTIMORE, MD BALTIMORE CITY, MD: Multi County: Yes: City Alias(es): Halethorpe Lansdowne Arbutus Baltimore: Area Code: 410 / 443: City Type: B [Branch] Classification: [Non-Unique] Time Zone: Eastern (GMT -05:00) Observes Day Light Savings: Yes: Latitude: 39.241163: Longitude:-76.671835: Elevation: 496 ft: State FIPS: 24: County FIPS: 005: Region:
Functional Heartburn: Definition and Management Strategies. Summary of Functional Heartburn: Definition and Management Strategies.. Functional heartburn (FH) is a functional gastro-intestinal disorder characterized by symptoms of heartburn not related to gastro-esophageal reflux.
Frequent heartburn - defined as occurring two or more days a week â is a burning discomfort in the chest or throat that occurs when harsh stomach acid comes into contact with the delicate lining of the esophagus, irritating it. Heartburn affects different people in different ways. 1  But the symptoms of heartburn are generally described as: 2  A burning pain that begins in the chest or at the breastbone and moves up toward the throat. 3  A feeling that food is coming back into the mouth. 4  An acidic or bitter taste at the back of the throat.