Heart Burn

[Tha-Flash]

Anyone know why this mainly happens, I get it alot and i'm short of breathe sometimes, it happens randomly really and i'm only 16 , I dont smoke or anything but its really annoying when it happens. Its like heartburn and I can feel my throat burning for a short while. Anyone know how I could get rid of this? Thanks

[andy hughes]

You may have a haiatus hernia. Don't panic, it's very common, and you can be born with it, so don't worry about getting one at your age. Haver a word with your GP who may refer you to the hospital for a barium swallow. They ask you to drink something like a heavy milk-shake, and then x-ray you as it passes through your system. If it's serious, it's simple surgery, if not, then medication will keep it under control, but either way, a GP visit is in order to see what's going on.

[RHCP rule]

Try Gaviscon (it tastes like minty chalk though!) but see the GP

[Tha-Flash]

Alright thanks guys :]

[MikeMikeMike]

Drinking a lot of coffee or eating loads of strong food can really wind it up.

[Tha-Flash]

Lol I think you might of hit it right on the head Mike... I am like the biggest coffee drinker :p