Nausea & Vomiting by Heartburn (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Heartburn is usually caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid, or gastric reflux which is the symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by stomach content including gastric acid and bile flowing back up into the esophagus (the food pipe). Frequent GERD can irritate and inflame esophagus causing heartburn.

In addition of heartburn, symptoms of GERD include chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or acid reflux or regurgitation, and upper abdominal pain.

If the symptoms of heartburn and GERD last for a couple of days, please go to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatments.