Learning more about what causes your heartburn can help you create a strategy to deal with it sooner rather than later.
Despite its name, heartburn* is actually an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid.
The symptoms of heartburn include:
Burning sensation in the throat after a large meal
A burning feeling just below the ribs or breastbone after a large meal
Difficulty swallowing
Feeling like food is stuck in the middle of your chest or throat
Read more about the causes of heartburn and what you can do about it.
