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Heartburn
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a burning discomfort or pain in the chest or upper abdomen, often caused by the backing up of stomach acid into the esophagus
Example
The spicy food caused a pang of heartburn for a moment.
You can buy nonprescription antacids to relieve occasional heartburn.
In medicine, bicarbonate of soda is sometimes used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
Disorders of the esophagus, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or esophageal cancer, can cause symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, or chest pain.
