The Causes Of Heartburn And What To Expect For Symptoms And Treatment

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It Feels Like There's Food In The Throat

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When stomach acid travels into an individual's esophagus, ulcers can form along the passageway. This causes a scar formation, which also known as a stricture. It makes the esophagus smaller, which can make it significantly more difficult for an affected individual to swallow. Since these scars can stick out a little bit, combined with the difficulty swallowing, individuals with this manifestation of heartburn often feel as if there is food or something else stuck in their throat. Treatment for this particular symptom is crucial, as it can affect nutrition and cause other lasting effects. Patients should consult a doctor if they are concerned about this sensation.

Keep reading to uncover what patients with heartburn often experience when they are lying down.

Burning Feeling When Lying Down

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The burning sensation when individuals with heartburn lie down occurs because of stomach acid rising. The acid does not affect the stomach because of the stomach lining and its ability to resist corrosive effects. The muscular ring located within the digestive tract is supposed to prevent acid from leaving the stomach. It opens to allow food into the stomach, though it should then close to prevent any contents of the stomach from getting to the esophagus. When this muscular ring weakens, it may not close properly, which is how acid escapes. Thus, when affected individuals lie down, the acid can more easily make its way up the esophagus and even into the throat.

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