Despite its name, heartburn in pregnancy has nothing to do with the heart. But some of its symptoms are similar to a stroke or heart disease. It is believed that the growing uterus puts pressure on the stomach.

A muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, keeps stomach acid in the stomach with the help of gravity. The LES is located below the ribcage and slightly to the left of center where the esophagus meets the stomach. It penetrates the esophagus and causes heartburn It makes you feel...

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Heartburn, which happens occasionally, is not dangerous... but its chronic condition can indicate serious problems such as gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is also called GERD. Heartburn is a daily occurrence in 10% of normal people and 50% of pregnant women.

Symptoms of heartache in pregnancy

Symptoms of heartburn are different in different people... but the common symptoms of heartburn in pregnant women are:

• Burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone (sternum), which occurs after eating and lasts from a few minutes to a few hours.
• chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating
• Burning in the throat or feeling of warm, sour or salty liquid in the back of the throat
• Burp
• Chronic cough
• Hoarseness
• Wheezing or other asthma-like symptoms

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If you also have heartache during pregnancy or you are pregnant and you feel heartburn from time to time, it is better to visit a gynecology, obstetrics and sterility doctor for information about this. It is possible to book a doctor's appointment online through the GCORP LLC website.. Access to the office is also possible through the contact number and address of GCORP..

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