Jul 3, 2025 · Several factors can make it more likely for you to have symptoms even though they don't always cause indigestion: Eating too fast, overeating, or eating spicy, fatty, acidic or greasy foods.

Sep 20, 2025 · Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and nonprescription medicines. Heartburn that is more frequent or interferes with your daily routine …

Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid …

Jul 3, 2025 · Is it indigestion or something else? Find out about causes, symptoms and treatment for this common digestive condition.

Apr 23, 2025 · If stomach acid washes back into the esophagus, it can cause discomfort and may lead to precancerous changes in the lining of the esophagus.

Sep 20, 2025 · Elevate the head of your bed if you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep. If that's not possible, insert a wedge between your mattress and box spring to elevate your …

Dec 12, 2024 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an estimated 1 in 5 …

Dec 7, 2023 · What is heartburn? Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). Typical features of …

Feb 25, 2019 · If you have persistent chest pain and you aren't sure it's heartburn, call 911 or emergency medical help. Call your health care provider if you had an episode of unexplained chest …

Oct 12, 2023 · Frequent acid reflux can irritate and inflame the lining of your esophagus, causing heartburn. Frequent acid reflux is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.