Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning sensation that rises from the stomach toward the chest or throat, generally caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Common symptoms: Burning behind the breastbone, a sour or bitter taste in the mouth, discomfort that worsens when lying down or after overeating.
Common causes: Large meals, irritating foods, certain beverages, being overweight or pregnancy, as well as habits such as lying down soon after eating.
When to see a doctor? If heartburn is frequent, persistent, or accompanied by difficulty swallowing or weight loss, it is worth evaluating. The gastroenterologist is the appropriate specialist, and the general practitioner can guide a first consultation to decide how to proceed.
Data on 176 doctors who treat heartburn
Specialties that treat heartburn
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in heartburn
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Frequently asked questions
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a burning sensation that rises from the stomach toward the chest or throat, generally caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Which doctor treats heartburn?
Heartburn is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, dermatologist, endoscopist, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, general practitioner, pulmonologist, obesity and weight specialist, pediatrician, podiatrist, urologist, bariatric surgeon, oncologist, general surgeon.