Heartburn is a burning sensation that develops in the chest. It is also called heartburn or acid indigestion. The pain extends further towards the neck, throat and jaw angle. Why do you have heartburn? The main reason for this is that stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the food tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. It is estimated that about 40 percent of Americans, or about 108 million people, suffer from heartburn. at least once a month. During heartburn, the hydrochloric acid used to digest food is released into the food pipe. This acid can irritate sensitive tissues in the throat and esophagus. Another cause of heartburn is due to the development of a hiatal hernia. This happens when the stomach protrudes into the diaphragm. Symptoms of Heartburn Heartburn can be another type of digestive disorder and can itself be a symptom of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is acid reflux, a medical condition that causes heartburn. Knowing the symptoms can actually help you get treatment sooner. • A burning sensation in the chest that develops behind the breastbone or more commonly called the sternum. It rises to the throat shortly after eating. The duration of this sensation can last from a few minutes to a few hours.• The contents of the stomach reach the back of the throat, which may cause a bitter or sour taste in the mouth.• There may be a burning sensation in the throat which usually high in the neck. This is associated with pain which may worsen when swallowing.• Difficulty swallowing called dysphaqia which occurs because food does not pass normally from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus...... middle of paper......heartburn.• Almonds are another good home remedy that works very well for heartburn. Almonds have a high oil concentration that helps neutralize stomach acids. Eat a handful of raw almonds when you feel the first signs of heartburn. Home Remedies for Heartburn Using Ginger and High-Fiber Foods • Ginger, ingested with your meal, helps reduce heartburn and other forms of stomach upset. You can always grind ginger and add it to tea or any other food to avoid any type of heartburn. Consuming a small piece of ginger with a glass of water is always beneficial. • Foods high in fiber are a very natural way to treat heartburn. These fiber-rich foods absorb acids and gases in a certain way and eliminate toxins a little faster. Apart from all these home remedies for heartburn, a short walk after dinner or lunch is always helpful in boosting digestion..