Heartburn - beware of heart disease

Video content is professionally consulted by Theo Master, Doctor Vu Huy Binh - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Many people have heartburn very often but do not know what heartburn is? Heartburn what to do? If heartburn occurs sparingly, it could be a physiological problem. However, if you suffer from frequent heartburn, you are considered to have heart disease!
In fact, heartburn is a problem of the digestive system. Heartburn and heartburn can be caused by many things. Occurs when stomach acid moves from the stomach to the esophagus. Besides the feeling of heartburn, you may also experience other symptoms such as: Chest pain, especially after every time you bend, lie down or eat; Throat burning; Feeling that the liquid in the throat tastes sour, salty, and warm; There may be a persistent cough, sore throat, or hoarseness.
Heartburn also has many symptoms similar to angina attacks, so many people are confused. In addition to the distinguishing symptoms of heartburn above, you can recognize the signs of angina through symptoms such as: a feeling of tightness, pain in the chest and arms, which can spread to the neck, back of the jaw or back. back, nausea, bloating, heartburn or upset stomach, shortness of breath, cold sweats, fatigue, sudden dizziness....Whether heartburn or angina, any pain lasts longer 1 minute or any warning sign of heart, you must go to medical facilities immediately.