What is acid reflux or heartburn

So what is Acid reflux/Heartburn

Heartburn To put it in simple terms it is when your stomach is letting acid flow back up your throat or oesophagus .This is caused by a weak muscle or valve for want off a better word at the end of the oesophagus which does not close as tight as it should.

Stomach juices are nasty stuff your stomach has a special lining to cope with the it. Your throat is not as resilient.It can become inflamed and scarred over time which can lead to more serious conditions.

If neglected it can lead to a condition called Barretts esophagus which is when the lining of the esophagus after been damaged over a long period of time repairs itself with a different type of lining cell structure which causes it to narrow.

This is in extreme cases but should motivate you to do something about your symptoms .