pyrosis
Acid reflux symptom
Pyrosis is the medical term for heartburn—a burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid rising into the esophagus.
The word appears mainly in clinical contexts; most people simply say heartburn: The patient presented with pyrosis and difficulty swallowing.
Combustion in progress
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- sour tasteSharp, acidic flavor sensation
- belchingExpelling stomach air orally
epigastric · discomfort · irritation · soreness · inflammation · dyspepsia · nausea · bloating
Food tube to stomach
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- gastroesophagealOf stomach and esophagus
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- gastricOf the stomach
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
Tums · Pepto-Bismol · lifestyle changes · alkaline · Nexium · Prilosec · Zantac
Chronic digestive disorder
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
burning
Combustion in progress
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- sour tasteSharp, acidic flavor sensation
belching · epigastric · discomfort · irritation · soreness · inflammation · dyspepsia · nausea · bloating · indigestion
esophagus
Food tube to stomach
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- gastroesophagealOf stomach and esophagus
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
famotidine · Tums · Pepto-Bismol · lifestyle changes · alkaline · Nexium · Prilosec · Zantac
GERD
Chronic digestive disorder
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
biopsy · gastroscopy · barium swallow · stricture · hiatal hernia
spicy foods
Dishes with heat
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
tomatoes · chocolate · smoking · obesity · pregnancy · lying down · stress · carbonated drinks · mint · onions
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