Acid indigestion

Introduction: Acid indigestion

Description of Acid indigestion

Acid indigestion (medical condition): The term "heartburn" refers to the pain in the esophagus or chest that occurs when stomach acid is refluxed up into the throat (see reflux). The medical term for heartburn is "reflux esophagitis". Occasional heartburn is common and not ...more

Acid indigestion: See also:

Heartburn:
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Acid indigestion: indigestion resulting from hyperchlorhydria; often used colloquially as a synonym for pyrosis.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Acid indigestion as a Disease

Acid indigestion: Another name for Heartburn (or close medical condition association).
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Acid indigestion: Related Diseases

Acid indigestion: Acid indigestion is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Digestive Diseases
• Esophagus diseases
• Stomach Conditions

Causes of Acid indigestion

Some of the causes of Acid indigestion are included in the list below:

• Reflux
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Hiatal hernia
• Weak esophageal muscles
• Acid regurgitation

See full list of 65 causes of Acid indigestion (Heartburn)

Symptoms of Acid indigestion (Heartburn)

Some of the symptoms of Acid indigestion incude:

• Stomach discomfort
• Chest pain
• Throat pain
• Reflux
• Chest pain at the breastbone

See full list of 7 symptoms of Acid indigestion (Heartburn)

Treatments for Acid indigestion (Heartburn)

Treatments for Acid indigestion (Heartburn) include:

• Antacids
• Coping measures
  • Smaller more frequent meals
  • Eat slowing
  • Sleep with head raised - e.g. elevated your bed at one end or use more pillows

See full list of 18 treatments for Acid indigestion

Treatment of Acid indigestion: For more treatment information about Acid indigestion, see treatment of Heartburn (Acid indigestion)

Acid indigestion: Article Excerpts about Heartburn

Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): NIDDK (Excerpt)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly, and stomach contents splash back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a camera shutter between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The fluid may even be tasted in the back of the mouth, and this is called acid indigestion. Occasional heartburn is common but does not necessarily mean one has GERD. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may be considered GERD, which can eventually lead to more serious health problems. (Source: excerpt from Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): NIDDK)

Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): NIDDK (Excerpt)

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is the most common symptom of GERD. Anyone experiencing heartburn twice a week or more may have GERD. (Source: excerpt from Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): NIDDK)

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