Heartburn

Heartburn

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

Heartburn is a burning pain in the lower breastbone that may travel toward your neck. It also is associated with regurgitation of food and liquid into your mouth and a bitter or acidic taste.

Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is actually a common symptom of an underlying condition called gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or acid reflux. In addition to heartburn, symptoms of GERD may include:

• Persistent sore throat
• Hoarseness
• Chronic cough
• Asthma
• Chest pain
• Feeling like there is a lump in your throat

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 14, 2008