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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (GP / Family doctor)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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I have a heartburn like a hot thing coming in
There is a feeling of strangeness in the pit of the stomach
There is a feeling that gastric fluid is flowing up
Chest discomfort gets better when I drink something
Coughing and reflux sensation when I lie down
Acid reflux when I eat too much
Acid reflux when I eat too fast
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Heartburn is a burning pain in the chest, just behind the breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Recent weight loss
Abdominal pain
Melena (black stools)
Possible causes
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, is a bacteria that is commonly found in the stomach of approximately half the world's population.The vast majority of people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori is capable of causing a number of digestive problems, including ulcers and, rarely, stomach cancer. H. pylori bacteria may spread through direct contact with saliva, vomit, feces or contaminated food or water.
- Functional dyspepsia
A condition where symptoms such as pain or indigestion persist, even though investigations of the stomach and esophagus show no abnormalities.
- Gastritis
A condition where the surface lining of the stomach is damaged, causing abdominal pain and discomfort. Causes include stress, binge-eating, excessive alcohol intake, and infection with the bacteria H. pylori.
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroduodenal ulcer
- Aerophagia
- Gastric cancer
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Ovarian cyst
Related serious diseases
- Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in, and your body does not have as much water as it needs. Common causes of dehydration include inadequate intake, diarrhea, vomiting and fever. Dehydration can also lead to serious complications including seizures, urinary and kidney problems.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have heartburn?
Do you have a burning or hunger sensation in the pit of your stomach?
Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?
Do you have heartburn?
Do you get heartburn after eating?
Other Related Symptoms
Similar symptoms or complaints
Symptoms from the same body system / part
Symptoms treated by the same specialty
References
Heartburn and acid reflux
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (GP / Family doctor)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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