Acid Reflux

Knowing what Causes the Pain of Acid Reflux?

July 8th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Almost everyone around the world has heard of acid reflux at one time or another, whether he or she or someone he or she knows has experienced it personally. But, the question is what is acid reflux? Acid reflux is when the contents of the stomach or stomach juices rise back up through the lower esophageal sphincter. This causes an irritation that feels like a burning sensation. Since the heart is in close proximity, acid reflux is commonly called heartburn. Heartburn is the most common symptom of Acid reflux although it does not necessarily mean that you have Acid Reflux if you have heartburn.
Some people have been known to go to the emergency room when the acid reflux causes intense pain. Often, they feel as if they are having a heart attack. They become surprised to hear that what they have is a condition known as acid reflux. The common question then becomes “what is acid reflux?” When the doctor explains that it is simply heartburn, most people feel much better about the diagnosis. Read the rest of this entry »