Question

Is heart burn and Acidity same ? What is the difference between them? And what is the cause of it ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Acid reflux or acidity occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus(human anatomy)irritating the tissue.

Heartburn or acid indigestion is a symptom of acid reflux so named because the esophagus lies just behind the heart and that is where burning sensation is felt.

Explanation:

MORE INFORMATION:

esophagus : It's a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach. It is about 8 inches long and is lined by moist pink tissue called mucosa. It carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach.

Answer 2

hlo.....

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus irritating the tissue. Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a symptom of acid reflux, so named because the esophagus lies just behind the heart, and that is where the burning sensation is felt.

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