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Heartburn: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para heartburn.

Que puede causar Heartburn

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate heartburn
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical heartburn
5Underlying conditions such as Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer, Gerd frequently present with heartburn as a core feature

!Sudden, severe heartburn that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Heartburn accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Heartburn in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Heartburn is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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