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Typical heart attack signs and symptoms include: Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back. Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain. Shortness of breath. Cold sweat.
However, if heartburn becomes more frequent or stops responding to OTC medications, it may be a sign of a more serious condition. Learn about potential causes and treatment.
Heartburn for multiple days in a row can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, or esophageal cancer. Heartburn refers to the burning...
Seek medical attention if your heartburn is frequent (i.e., more than twice a week) or lasts a long time despite attempts to manage the condition. Certain signs, such as blood in the vomit or your stools or severe squeezing, pressure, or chest pain, warrant emergency help.
Mild heartburn only lasts a few hours, but bending over or lying down can cause heartburn to return. Here’s what to expect and when to see a doctor.
Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over. Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm.
For some people, heartburn might last only a few minutes, but for others it can last for several hours. Your symptoms should stop once the last thing you ate finishes digesting.