10 Indigestion Symptoms
Article Sources
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Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux and heartburn are different names for the same thing. Both can be a symptom of indigestion.
Heartburn and acid reflux occurs when a person's stomach acid backs up into their esophagus.2‘Heartburn.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 17 Apr. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heartburn/symptoms-causes/syc-20373223 This can result in a burning sensation in the center of the chest and an unpleasant taste in the mouth due to stomach acid. Heartburn normally develops after eating a meal and can last for several hours. Lying down in certain positions can aggravate the condition, resulting in sleepless nights.
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