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Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful and burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone usually associated with regurgitation of gastric acid.[1] The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Heartburn is also identified as one of the causes of chronic cough, and may even mimic asthma. Despite its name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. It is so called because of a burning sensation of the breastbone where the heart is located although some heart problems do have a similar sensation to heartburn. Compounding the confusion is the fact that hydrochloric acid from the stomach comes back up the esophagus because of a problem with the cardiac sphincter, a valve which misleadingly contains the word "cardiac", referring to the cardia as part of the stomach and not, as might be thought, to the heart.
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Heartburn is not just caused by lager and curry - but also our genes, say researchers.
Scientists have examined the condition which causes heartburn, known as acid reflux or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
The condition has been linked to unhealthy living and a poor diet.
But they found that our genes play a significant role in determining the likelihood of developing the condition - one of the most common digestive disorders in the developed world.
RISK FACTORS FOR HEARTBURN
It is thought that up to 20% of the population have symptoms of the condition every week.
The condition is caused by small amounts of acid from the stomach rising up into the gullet.
The gullet, unlike the stomach, does not have a protective lining. So when it is exposed to the acid, it can become inflamed and painful - leading to the sensation we call heartburn.
But although heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux, it is not the only problem. Regular sufferers are at increased on cancer of the gullet.
New cases of this form of cancer have been rising faster than any other cancer over the past three decades.
The latest research is based on data from 2,000 pairs of identical and non-identical twins.
Overall, 18% of those who took part showed symptoms of acid reflux.
But an identical twin was over 1.5 times as likely as a non-identical twin to have the condition if their fellow twin was affected.
After taking account of known risk factors, the researchers calculated that 43% of the chance of developing acid reflux is attributable to genes.
Treatment
Medications
Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists, alginates, proton pump inhibitors, and other alternative treatments are used to treat heartburn.
Antacids
Antacids work by neutralizing excess stomach acid. Therefore, although stomach acid will still splash into the esophagus, it will be neutralized, leading to decreased or absent heartburn symptoms. Antacids provide fast relief of symptoms, but relief typically lasts for only 20-60 minutes.
Sodium bicarbonate
A simple and relatively harmless way to treat a one-off heartburn is to drink a solution of a small amount of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with water, which quickly neutralizes the acid that causes the pain. Excess sodium intake, however, is thought to raise blood pressure and cause other health problems.
H2-receptor antagonists
Often called H2 blockers, H2-receptor antagonists work by decreasing the amount of acid the body releases into the stomach. H2s are systemic, meaning they require absorption into the bloodstream in order to work. Therefore, H2s can often take 30 minutes or longer before they start working, and therefore are often taken to prevent heartburn rather than for fast relief of symptoms.
Alginates
Alginates work differently than antacids and H2 blockers, by forming a protective barrier in the stomach that prevents stomach acid from refluxing back up into the esophagus. Alginic acid is naturally derived (from brown seaweed) and is non-systemic. Alginates provide faster relief than H2-receptor antagonists and PPIs, and longer-lasting relief than antacids. This is also known to have a better overall outcome for relief.[citation needed]
Proton-pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors, called PPIs, are a class of medications which can be effective for people who do not respond to antacid or acid blockers. Proton-pump inhibitors are systemic and directly block acid production in the stomach cells. In order to prevent heartburn the medication disfigures and disables the proteins (proton pumps) that control the pH of the stomach, allowing the body to digest them. Proton-pump inhibitors are not fast-acting, but provide long-lasting relief. PPIs are intended to be short-term medications only.
Restricting diet
Restricting diet is very important, since approximately 90-95% of sufferers of heartburn or esophageal disorder can link their symptoms to specific foods. [4] Therefore, it is important that heartburn sufferers manage their diets as a way to treat their heartburn. Sufferers should choose the kinds of foods and drinks which have little risk of causing acid reflux, while some kinds of foods or drinks should be avoided as they are major heartburn triggers. Specifically, it has been shown that fatty foods and caffeinated beverages can cause the symptoms of heartburn.
Alternative treatments
Alternative treatments are usually pursued by those either looking for a more natural way of treating their symptoms without medication or those looking for a quick fix. Some treatments include raising one's sleeping bed at a slight angle so that the head is slightly located about the feet. This small angle is intended to prevent gastric acid from rising in the esophagus and causing pain. Other alternative options include homeopathy and laparoscopic surgery of the esophagus.