Heartburn – what is it, what causes it, and how to prevent it?

Heartburn is a common, unpleasant sensation of burning in the esophagus. It can have various causes, from a poor diet and excessive stress to serious gastrointestinal disorders. What causes heartburn? What are its symptoms and where does it come from? How can it be treated or prevented? Is heartburn dangerous?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.