Is heart burn and Acidity same ? What is the difference between them? And what is the cause of it ?
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Is heart burn and Acidity same ? What is the difference between them? And what is the cause of it ?
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Answer:
Acid reflux or acidity occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus(human anatomy)irritating the tissue.
Heartburn or acid indigestion is a symptom of acid reflux so named because the esophagus lies just behind the heart and that is where burning sensation is felt.
Explanation:
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esophagus : It's a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach. It is about 8 inches long and is lined by moist pink tissue called mucosa. It carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach.