Maybe it was the chili cheese dog you wolfed down at the tailgating party. Or perhaps you went to bed too quickly after ...

“We medically call this type of pain angina, which involves problems with the heart, like blood supply,” Balakrishnan said. “These conditions are more serious than heartburn. They are potentially life ...

Some people mistake pain from gallstones or heart disease for heartburn. So before starting any heartburn drug, see a doctor to rule out other health issues.

It can also cause esophageal spasms, painful chest pains that can mimic a heart attack. As unpleasant as they can be, people who develop strictures find some relief from their heartburn.

Is it heartburn or something worse? Being able to tell the difference between indigestion and cardiovascular trouble might save your life, said Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, an associate professor of ...