What does the term heartburn mean?

Heartburn is a painful burning feeling in your chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. If you have heartburn more than twice a week, you may have GERD.

What is the scientific name of heartburn?

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube that connects your throat to your stomach (esophagus). During an episode of acid reflux, you might feel a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn).

What does Agita feel like?

Agita: Heartburn, acid indigestion, an upset stomach or, by extension, a general feeling of upset. The word is Italian-American slang derived from the Italian “agitare” meaning “to agitate.”

Is heartburn the same as reflux?

“Heartburn is a condition in which you feel burning behind your chest and it can be a symptom of reflux,” says Dr. Shah. “Reflux is the medical term given to the stomach contents coming up into your esophagus. Heartburn is one of the common symptoms.”

What is the cause of heartburn?

The most common cause is food that’s acidic or high in fat—like citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, chocolate, coffee, cheese, and peppermint. Spicy foods or large meals can also be the root of distress. Other sources of heartburn include aspirin or ibuprofen, as well as some sedatives and blood pressure medications.

Why do I get heartburn when I haven’t eaten?

Once you have an empty stomach, the acid starts to get accumulated in the stomach, as it cannot get used up in the digestion process as it normally would have. In such a situation, the acid from the stomach starts to travel into your oesophagus, causing pain, burning sensation and discomfort in your chest and throat.

What is the medical term for chronic heartburn?

When you have GERD (chronic acid reflux) your stomach acid persistently flows back up into your mouth through your esophagus. You may experience heartburn, acid indigestion, trouble swallowing, feeling of food caught in your throat and other problems.

Is heartburn a digestive disorder?

GERD is a digestive disorder. It is caused by gastric acid flowing from your stomach back up into your food pipe (esophagus). Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Some lifestyle issues that may cause GERD include being overweight, overeating, having caffeine and alcohol, and eating chocolate and spicy foods.

Is Agita Yiddish or Italian?