Most people have stomach acid reflux at some time in their lives, either as heartburn or acid regurgitation. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The burning, pressure, or pain of heartburn can last as long as 2 hours and is often worse after eating.

People who eat too fast or fail to chew their food adequately may experience symptoms of indigestion or heartburn. Spicy foods, coffee and cola drinks are other common causes. To minimize heartburn I recommend avoiding large meals. Try and break your food intake into smaller, more manageable portions, and refrain from eating immediately prior to going to bed.

Heartburn that occurs regularly may be a sign of a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Another related cause of heartburn is hiatal hernia, in which a small portion of the stomach protrudes through the sphincter muscle in the stomach. However, many people who experience heartburn do not have a hiatus hernia.

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