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*[[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] ([[GERD]]) | *[[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] ([[GERD]])<ref name="pmid17345925">{{cite journal |vauthors=De Giorgi F, Palmiero M, Esposito I, Mosca F, Cuomo R |title=Pathophysiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |journal=Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital |volume=26 |issue=5 |pages=241–6 |date=October 2006 |pmid=17345925 |pmc=2639970 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*[[Esophagitis]] | *[[Esophagitis]] | ||
*[[Hiatal hernia]] | *[[Hiatal hernia]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]
Overview
Heartburn is commonly caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or adverse reactions to various food and drugs, causing esophagitis. Life threatening causes of heartburn are far less common and include acute coronary syndromes and esophageal cancer.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
These causes present with chest pain that may present similarly to heartburn and also other clinical features that occur with heartburn:
Common Causes
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)[1]
- Esophagitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Motility disorders (e.g., gastroparesis)
- Peptic ulcer disorder
- Lifestyle:
- Medications:
- Alpha-adrenergic antagonists
- Anticholinergic agents
- Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Beta2 -adrenergic drugs
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Bisphosphonates
- Calcium channel blockers
- Chemotherapy
- Dopamine
- Estrogen
- Iron
- Narcotic analgesics
- Nitrates
- Potassium
- Progesterone
- Prostaglandins
- Quinidine
- Tetracycline
- Theophylline
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Zidovudine
- Dietary:
- Alcohol
- Caffeinated beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruit or juices
- Fatty foods
- Garlic or onions
- Mint (peppermint, spearmint)
- Salt and salt substitutes
- Spicy foods
- Tomatoes/tomato juice
- Other:
- Genetics
- Pregnancy[2]
Less Common Causes
References
- ↑ De Giorgi F, Palmiero M, Esposito I, Mosca F, Cuomo R (October 2006). "Pathophysiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease". Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 26 (5): 241–6. PMC 2639970. PMID 17345925.
- ↑ "www.worldgastroenterology.org" (PDF).