{"id":1103,"date":"2021-07-20T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T15:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msapc.managed3.brouser.net\/general-surgery\/?p=1103"},"modified":"2021-07-20T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T15:38:12","slug":"when-to-see-a-doctor-about-heartburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/general-surgery\/blog\/2021\/07\/20\/when-to-see-a-doctor-about-heartburn\/","title":{"rendered":"When to See a Doctor About Heartburn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, heartburn (medically termed gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, or just \u2018reflux\u2019) is an annoyance that can be managed through a change in diet, reduction of stress, or the use of over-the-counter medicines such as omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec) or lansoprazole (e.g., Prevacid). <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people experience chronic cough but don\u2019t realize it can be sign of heartburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For others, though, GERD needs to be treated by a doctor before it causes serious problems. Before considering the more serious consequences of not treating GERD, it\u2019s important to be 100% sure that the pain you\u2019re experiencing is in fact heartburn and not the symptoms of a heart attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruling out a heart attack<\/strong><br \/>\nHeartburn pain is caused by digestive acid moving up into your esophagus (the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach). Typically, heartburn causes a burning sensation in your upper abdomen and chest that is accompanied by a sour taste in your mouth. Pain is usually made worse by lying down or bending over, and can typically be relieved by taking an antacid.<\/p>\n<p>If you have chest pain that\u2019s accompanied by pain in the neck, jaw, arms or legs, shortness of breath, weakness, irregular pulse, or sweating, or if you have extreme stomach pain and are experiencing diarrhea or black or bloody bowel movements, call 911 or seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s important to treat chronic heartburn<\/strong><br \/>\nUntreated heartburn can be not only painful, affecting your quality of life, but it can also cause erosion and ulcers in the lining of the esophagus.<\/p>\n<p>The scarring and narrowing of the esophagus that can be caused by heartburn can lead to difficulties with swallowing. Less frequently, chronic heartburn can cause Barrett\u2019s esophagus, a precancerous condition that changes the cells that line the esophagus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The experts at MSA can help<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have heartburn and use over-the-counter medicines for more than two weeks, or have been taking prescription medication and continue to experience symptoms, make an appointment with the experienced medical staff at Muskegon Surgical Associates. We\u2019ll help determine the best course of treatment to keep your symptoms in check and keep more serious effects of acid reflux to a minimum.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/When to seek a doctor's help for heartburn\">Health.Harvard.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/When Heartburn Gets Serious\">WebMD<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, heartburn (medically termed gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, or just \u2018reflux\u2019) is an annoyance that can be managed through a change in diet, reduction of stress, or the use of over-the-counter medicines such as omeprazole (e.g., Prilosec) or lansoprazole (e.g., Prevacid). 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