So what is really the cause of heartburn?

Actually, it has nothing to do with the heart. The pain is only located somewhere near it but it’s a burning sensation in the esophagus with the association of regurgitation of gastric acid.

May I please ask is heartburn caused by eating certain kinds of foods or beverages, improper posture or is it triggered by some disease?

I need heartburn relief,what do you think is the cause of this?

key triggers of heartburn. Some you can avoid, some you cannot.

- Pregnancy
- Eating a large, especially fatty meal
- Tomato sauces (spaghetti & pizza)
- Lying down after a meal
- Chocolate, peppermint
- Coffee and tea
- Smoking
- Alcohol and carbonated beverages
- Some muscle relaxers and blood pressure medicines
- Excess weight

In people with frequent heartburn, the lower esophageal sphincter muscle (LES) may be weak, or relax too frequently, allowing stomach acids to get into the esophagus.

Heartburn happens when the lining of the esophagus comes in contact with too much stomach acid, producing a burning pain and injuring the esophagus. Yet heartburn can be halted -- that's where meal planning comes in.

Does heartburn also a result that you are already hungry?

Drinking acid base juices or drinks would aggreviate your heartburn. Heartburn is also known as to be having too much stomach acid, It its iether you didn't eat on time or you didn't eat enough or you didn't eat at all. Sugar water is best. Or try drinking Warm TEA with honey.

To avoid heartbur eat 5-6 samll meals rather than 3 big meals. Once you finished your meal down lie down because it could cdause stomach acid going to your throat.

If you have frequent heart burn, will it lead to heart failure or disease?

Heartburn, along with other symptoms, is one of the main symptoms of acid reflux disease. You may want to visit your physician.

Frequent heartburn gets you pretty painful but if this is happening everytime then consult your doctor for it. Then it might lead to something wrong with your body or even worst be a cardiovascular problem.

For me, I can detect heartburn when I’m hungry. They say that acids inside the stomach causes heartburn.

Actually, you are right black. Acids causes heartburn. Most people have mistaken this as a heart condition. When you are having heartburn everytime try to see a doctor, to check your condition.