What causes heart burn?
Millions of Americans suffer from Heart burn that annoying
burning sensation in the center of your chest that can keep you
up all night or just be plain uncomfortable.
Heat burn is caused by acid reflux. Acid produced within the
stomach flows backward up through the stomach coming into
contact with your esophagus. Your esophagus is located in the
center of your chest close to the heart, hence the name "Heart
Burn".
It is important to note, that your stomach produces extremely
strong acids which break down food that has been eaten. Inside
your stomach there are billions of these pumps creating very
strong acid. Your esophagus usually blocks this acid from coming
flowing back up with a wall or flap that opens and closes. This
wall is called the lower esophagus sphincter, it is referred to
as LES for short.
People who suffer from heartburn usually have a LES that is not
working properly. When the LES is not working properly it allows
stomach acid to flow back up through the stomach coming in
contact with the esophagus, causing heart burn. If you believe
you or a person you know sufferers from heart burn it is a good
idea to consult with a physician.
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