Heartburn is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. But is that post-eating burning sensation in the middle of your chest just an annoying fact of life or something more concerning? What are the risk factors? And should you be eliminating certain foods from your diet? In this episode, we discuss the causes of heartburn, when and when not to worry and the best ways to prevent and treat the condition.

Hosts: Zach Moore, Todd Ackerman (interviewer)

Expert: Dr. Neeharika Kalakota, Gastroenterologist

Notable topics covered:

• Whether there’s a genetic component to heartburn 
• No, it doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart 
• Which heartburn home remedies are worth trying 
• Whether you’re ok regularly taking antacids to relieve symptoms 
• What’s the best sleep position to prevent heartburn? 
• The complications that can occur if serious cases aren’t treated 
• When symptoms warrant making a doctor’s appointment 
• Treatments, from over the counter to prescription to surgery 

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