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Heartburn can be explained as a particular burning sensation in the chest and upper abdomen. It is a common issue, affecting approximately 20 to 30% of the US population. This problem also becomes frequent as you age. Heartburn occurs when the acid in your stomach gets backed up in the esophagus, responsible for transferring food from your mouth to your stomach.
You experience this burning sensation when the stomach acid starts leaking up into the esophagus through a flaw in a valve known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This valve is responsible for connecting the esophagus and the stomach. So in case, the LES doesn't close properly or gets weakened, this stomach acid might flow back into the esophagus, causing a burning feeling.