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Home > Vol 9, No 4 (2009) > van Rensburg

Men’s health - Heartburn

Karen van Rensburg

Abstract


Heartburn can be described as a burning sensation in the chest that can extend to the neck, throat, and face. It is worsened by bending or lying down. It is the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux, which is the movement or reflux of stomach acid back into the oesophagus.

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