What are your symptoms?

Heartburn is often felt as a burning pain in the lower chest, beginning at the breastbone and radiating up the throat, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth.
To some people, heartburn is merely a slight discomfort; to others it is very painful. The attacks may leave you with a sore throat. The symptoms vary from person to person and can last from a few minutes to more than a day.

Heartburn is often worse after eating, when the stomach produces the most acid, but episodes can occur at any time of the day and even wake you during the night.

The usual symptoms

• fluid or food coming back into the mouth
• swallowing difficulties
• the mouth suddenly filling with saliva
• sore throat and/or persistent dry throat
• burping, sometimes to excess

Healthy digestion takes place while we rest, eat, sleep or work. You will generally only become aware of the process after drinking or eating foods that don't agree with you. One of the most frequent symptoms of digestive problems is reflux or heartburn. Talk to your pharmacist about heartburn relief medication that is available over the counter or call 1800 675 957 for more information.