Name: What causes heartburn?
Uploaded: 2018-11-01T18:06:57Z
Duration: 4 min 40 s
Description: Humans have been battling heartburn for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But recently the incidence has risen, making it a common complaint worldwide. What causes this problem, and how can it be stopped? Rusha Modi details the causes and treatments of heartburn.

Rusha Modi: What causes heartburn?

What causes heartburn?

Humans have been battling heartburn for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But recently the incidence has risen, making it a common complaint worldwide. What causes this problem, and how can it be stopped? Rusha Modi details the causes and treatments of heartburn.

Heartburn, a burning and sometimes sour chest spasm, is becoming more common worldwide. At the center of this problem is the lower esophageal sphincter, a little-known muscle that acts as a gatekeeper between the stomach and esophagus. If this muscle weakens, stomach acid and even food can surge upward, causing pain and possible long-term damage. Fortunately, lifestyle changes and medicines often prevent or reverse the damage before it becomes serious.