Find Out What's Causing Your Heartburn

There are many terms for acid reflux, such as heartburn, indigestion, GERD, dyspepsia, but whatever you call it; it’s a condition that can occur throughout your life. Approximately 20% of Americans experience symptoms of heartburn at least one time a week. Acid reflux occurs when the stomach contents leaks back into the esophagus causing irritation in the esophagus and symptoms of heartburn, nausea, regurgitation, coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, hiccups, sore throat and hoarseness. There are several causes of acid reflux and its best to determine what the cause is so you can fix it before stomach acid can damage the esophagus. Read more...