The Saint Francis Heartburn Center can be reached at 901-765-3266 or 1-800-974-6556.
Chronic heartburn is more than just discomfort. It could be dangerous! Studies show that chronic heartburn, if left untreated, may lead to cancer of the esophagus. That's why Saint Francis Hospital established the Heartburn Center. To get to the cause of the problem, not just to treat the symptoms.
For many people, heartburn is just a temporary inconvenience that can be alleviated with antacids. But for some, it's a disease that alters their life. Avoiding meals after 5 o'clock, sleeping upright, or lying awake at night are just some of the ways chronic sufferers seek relief.
Call the Heartburn Center at Saint Francis Hospital if you expereince chronic heartburn symptoms on a regular basis:
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A painful, burning sensation in the upper chest or abdomen
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Difficulty sleeping after a meal
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Burning in your chest
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Regurgitation
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Chronic hoarseness, cough and/or sore throat
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Unexplained chest pain
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Dysphagia - Difficulty swallowing, or a feeling that food is trapped behind the breast bone
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Bleeding - Vomiting blood or experiencing tarry, black stools
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Choking - A sensation of acid in the windpipe, causing shortness of breath, coughing, or hoarseness
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Weight loss