Symptoms Of Heartburn And Indigestion

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Symptoms of Heartburn and Indigestion
Not the same condition
Symptoms can be similar
Conditions often occur simultaneously
Identification can be difficult

Symptoms of Indigestion
Feeling of fullness or discomfort while eating or after a meal
Indigestion often involves a burning sensation typically felt in the upper stomach area
Acidic taste in the mouth
Bloating
Gas
Abdominal pain

Shared Underlying Causes
Indigestion and heartburn do share some underlying causes such as
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Smoking
Stress
Alcohol consumption
Eating certain foods, eating too much, or eating too fast
Pregnancy is also a cause of both indigestion and heartburn.

Symptoms of Heartburn
Burning sensation in the chest and throat
Burning should not be confused with pain; pain that radiates is a sign of a serious heart condition
Hoarse sounding voice
Sore throat
Acidic or salty taste in the mouth
Regurgitation
Feeling that food is stuck in the throat or chest

Identifying Heartburn
Symptoms usually present themselves soon after a meal
Can last from a few minutes to a few hours
Symptoms often worsen when lying down
Most heartburn should respond to antacids
Pain that does not lessen with antacid treatment should be evaluated by a medical professional

When to Seek Treatment
If you become dizzy, lightheaded, experience a cold sweat, or have sudden pain that worsens – be evaluated for possible heart conditions
Learning to identify heartburn and indigestion is important – especially if you are at risk of developing heart conditions
Learn to distinguish the symptoms from those of more serious conditions
Seek medical treatment immediately for unusual symptoms that could otherwise be mistaken

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