Heartburn: Nothing to do with the Heart

Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest behind the breastbone. This article discusses simple heartburn and what you can do about it. Reviewed and updated 2009.

Topics: Fact Sheet, Heartburn

About the Author

W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Heartburn: Nothing to do with the Heart

About the Author

W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

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