What is heartburn? and What does heartburn feel like?

Heartburn or what is known as acid reflux is an uncomfortable feeling around the chest to the throat accompanied by a burning sensation. Several symptoms could be followed such as bloating, nausea, or vomiting.

Heartburn is caused by eating a certain food (which could be spicy food) or overeating. It happens because the stomach releases acid that is carried by the food you eat and acids could go up around the chest until the throat. Because of that, people can feel a burning and painful sensation. A burning sensation could last from a few minutes to a couple of hours.