Why Do I Have Heartburn?

Heartburn is experienced by more than 70 million Americans every year. After a large meal, when bending at the waist or lying down after a meal, many people have that sudden burning sensation in the upper abdomen. Some experience a sour or bitter taste in their mouths. Why?

What Causes Heartburn?
Food and stomach juice that backs [...]

Can Cranberry Juice Cause Heartburn When Pregnant?

Many people like to drink cranberry juice to ward off urinary tract infections. A 1994 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that cranberry juice does help with such medical concerns. Some pregnant women drink it solely for that purpose. Others have a craving for the juice, or simply enjoy it. [...]

Does Food Cause Heartburn?

Heartburn frequently occurs after eating. Sometimes it is almost immediate. Other times, it is longer, but it still appears to be linked to food. This is why so many people believe food causes heartburn.
If so, what is the food that causes heartburn?

Identifying the Food that Causes Heartburn
Identifying the food that causes heartburn for a particular [...]

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