A burning sensation in the chest is generally associated with a heart attack. there is a difference between chest discomfort caused by a heart attack and stomach acid. These differences need to be recognized so as not to be mistaken in determining subsequent handling.

A heart attack is characterized by pain or feeling like pressure in the chest, under the rib cage, and arms that spread to the neck, jaw, shoulder, or back. While Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or increased gastric acid to the esophagus due to gastric ring muscles (sphincter) which served as a barrier to stomach acid does not function properly. Based on a study published by Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics in 2007, people who often feel anxious risk 2-4 times affected by GERD. Usually, GERD is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest and also a bitter taste in the mouth.

However, the symptoms of GERD cannot be determined from one symptom alone. Many people convicted themselves of GERD without further consultation. They convict themselves of GERD from the dizziness and abdominal pain they experience. Internal Medicine Specialist, Prof. Dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, FACP, FACG, FINASIM said that dizziness was not a symptom of GERD. Symptoms of GERD include burning sensation in the chest, as well as a bitter mouth. The bitter taste then makes the appetite decrease, so that the body lacks fluids and eventually causes dizziness.

Therefore, if symptoms of GERD appear, it is necessary to consult with the gastrointestinal consultant before determining what treatment needs to be done.

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Source:
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