heart
burn
Plural
heartburns
1
a burning discomfort or pain in the chest or upper abdomen, often caused by the backing up of stomach acid into the esophagus
- After eating a spicy meal, he suffered from severe heartburn all night.
- The heartburn was so intense that she had to take an antacid.
- She complained of heartburn after the rich, creamy dessert.
- Drinking too much alcohol can cause heartburn for some people.
- She frequently experiences heartburn after drinking coffee on an empty stomach.
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