Pyrosis: The occurrence of chest pain which is consistent with gastro-oesophageal reflux. See free access online books about Pyrosis below. See detailed information below for a list of 0 causes of Pyrosis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Pyrosis: Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of acid-peptic gastric juice into the esophagus. SYN: heartburn. [G. a burning]
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A painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
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Heartburn (131 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Paresthesias (415 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Digestive symptoms (4367 causes), Abdominal symptoms (3099 causes), Heart symptoms (2438 causes), Tingling (803 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes), Burning symptoms (413 causes)
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Heartburn (131 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Paresthesias (415 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Digestive symptoms (4367 causes), Abdominal symptoms (3099 causes), Heart symptoms (2438 causes), Tingling (803 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes)
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