Heartburn

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Heartburn
TermHeartburn
Short definitiona burning sensation experienced in the center of the chest up to the throat; may be caused by overeating, eating spicy food, or drinking alcohol; recurrent heartburn may be caused by acid reflux
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Heartburn (definition) a burning sensation experienced in the center of the chest up to the throat; may be caused by overeating, eating spicy food, or drinking alcohol; recurrent heartburn may be caused by acid reflux

==Heartburn (overview)==