Is Acid Reflux the Same as Heartburn?
Acid reflux is NOT the same as heartburn.
Acid reflux is a condition in which the stomach's acids flow into the esophagus causing pain. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. Not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn, and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux.
What Are the Symptoms of Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux can cause great discomfort and pain primarily in the chest and throat area. You may feel like you have something stuck in your chest cavity, or may experience heartburn. It can cause hiccups, difficulty swallowing, regurgitation of food, sore throat, and voice hoarseness.
What Does Heartburn Feel Like?
Heartburn causes an uncomfortable burning feeling in the chest or throat. It can often worsen when lying in a prone position and can feel like there is something caught in your throat. Heartburn can also cause a chronic cough.
WebMD"Heartburn Symptoms"http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/heartburn-symptoms
PubMed"Gastroesophageal reflux disease"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001311
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