Heartburn: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• Chest pain: Go to the topic Chest Pain.
• Abdominal pain: Go to the topic Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older.
• Nausea and vomiting: Go to the topic Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older.
• Pregnancy: Go to the topic Pregnancy-Related Problems.

Yes

Do you have heartburn pain?

Yes

Do you have blood in your vomit?

Yes

Do you have heartburn and trouble swallowing?

Yes

Has your heartburn pain continued after using prescription or nonprescription medicines for the pain?

Yes

Do you think that your heartburn may be caused by a medicine?

Yes

Do you have heartburn and a weight loss that you cannot explain?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Rectal bleeding or problems: Go to the topic Rectal Problems.
• Gas, bloating, and burping: Go to the topic Gas, Bloating, and Burping.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

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Last updated:	September 30, 2005
Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer