Symptoms of heartburn

The following is the most common symptom of heartburn. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.

• A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that occurs after eating and lasts a few minutes to several hours.
• Chest pain and moves upward to the neck and throat, especially after bending over, lying down or eating.
• Burning in the throat -- or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat. Difficulty swallowing.
• Feeling of food "sticking" in the middle of the chest or throat.
• Heartburn may cause chronic cough, sore throat, or chronic hoarseness.