{"id":58060,"date":"2023-09-01T10:36:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T08:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/condition-detail-page\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:08:45","slug":"condition-detail-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/en\/condition-detail-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Condition Detail Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>What you need to know about heartburn<\/h3>\n<p>When acid from the stomach comes up into the mouth or oesophagus, this is referred to as regurgitation or acid reflux. Heartburn is irritation of the oesophagus caused by stomach acid and can be very unpleasant. It can cause a burning pain in the upper abdomen or just below the breastbone. Do you regularly experience this burning pain? It may indicate an underlying condition. On this page, you can read more about the symptoms and causes of heartburn and what you can do to reduce irritation of the oesophagus.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;bullet_blue&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Tips to help prevent heartburn<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat smaller portions<\/li>\n<li>Avoid grains and nuts<\/li>\n<li>Eat slowly and chew your food well<\/li>\n<li>Drink a light broth<\/li>\n<li>Acid-suppressing medication: sometimes acid-suppressing medication is prescribed to slow digestion<\/li>\n<li>Avoid tight clothing; it can increase pressure on the stomach<\/li>\n<li>Exercise more<\/li>\n<li>If you are overweight, try to lose weight<\/li>\n<li>Do not smoke; smoking relaxes the sphincter<\/li>\n<li>Avoid constipation; it increases pressure on the stomach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;58051&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;blauwkop&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 32px; 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These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sour taste in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Bad or unpleasant breath<\/li>\n<li>A burning, raw sensation behind the breastbone<\/li>\n<li>A lump-in-the-throat sensation, also known as a \u2018globus sensation\u2019<\/li>\n<li>An irritated throat or tickly cough (the lining of the oesophagus can become irritated by stomach acid)<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and frequent (unpleasant-smelling) belching<\/li>\n<li>A swollen or bloated abdomen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Causes of heartburn<\/h3>\n<p>If you experience the symptoms above, this may indicate heartburn. Persistent heartburn will be treated. Possible causes of heartburn include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eating meals that are too large<\/li>\n<li>If the stomach does not close properly, stomach acid or food can flow back into the oesophagus<\/li>\n<li>A hiatal hernia (hernia diaphragmatica)<\/li>\n<li>Bending forward<\/li>\n<li>Reflux<\/li>\n<li>Overweight<\/li>\n<li>Acid-suppressing medication<\/li>\n<li>Too little stomach acid, which reduces the absorption of vitamin B12<\/li>\n<li>An inflamed oesophagus<\/li>\n<li>Gluten sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>Poor digestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Tests for persistent heartburn<\/h3>\n<p>If heartburn occurs regularly, stool testing through Darmklachten.nl can help investigate the cause. 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