Aicd a hiatal hernia, the upper part of the stomach actually pushes up into the chest through a weakness in the diaphragm. This can lead to malnutrition. She continues to do well. A comparison of omeprazole and ranitidine in the prevention of recurrence of benign esophageal stricture.
Everyone has heartburn occasionally. This occurs when stomach acid flows upward regurgitates into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food to the stomach. People usually feel heartburn as a burning sensation or pain behind the breastbone. Often, regurgitation of bitter-tasting stomach acid accompanies heartburn. An antacid or milk temporarily relieves heartburn for most people. Why Does Heartburn Occur? The esophagus carries food and liquid to the stomach.
See related patient information handout on gastroesophageal reflux disease, written by the authors of this article. Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD is the most common esophageal disease. Besides the typical presentation of heartburn and acid regurgitation, either alone or in combination, GERD can cause atypical symptoms. An estimated 20 to 60 percent of patients with GERD have head and neck symptoms without any appreciable heartburn.