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Why does Gatorade give you heartburn?
1. Sodas contain carbonic and phosphoric acid, which increase the stomach's acidity. 2. Most sodas contain caffeine, which decreases the tone at the lower esophageal sphincter, resulting in reflux of the acidic contents in the stomach back up into the esophagus, causing the symptoms most people call "heartburn." J. DeLaughter, DO
Can apple causes heartburn?
Most fruits (and their juices) are acidic, and any acid foods can contribute to heartburn.
What are the symptoms of heartburn?
Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux. The symptom of heartburn can also be caused by other unusual things such as intestinal motility problems. Cardiac problems can also mimic heartburn and you should not confuse the two. Unexplained chest pain should be evaluated by an exercise stress test or EKG prior to an evaluation for gastrointestinal problems.
Could club soda cause heartburn?
Sodas are among the worst drinks to cause heartburn. Any carbonated drink has a lot of acid in it, and that makes your stomach acid churn up and create heartburn. A better choice of drink for a person who suffers from heartburn is plain water or unsweetened tea or coffee (although coffee can also cause heartburn because it has so much caffeine in it).
Why does your left arm hurt when you have heartburn?
No it does not. Stomach acid is strong acid produced by the stomach to help digest the foods people eat. Normally the acid stays in the stomach, but when the acid backs up into the esophagus, it burns and causes the uncomfortable sensation known as heartburn (the cause of heartburn is gastroesophageal reflux disease). Therefore the pain your having in your upper left arm has nothing to do with heartburn.
