What Do You Know About Heartburn?

Have you ever had heartburn—that painful, burning feeling in your chest or throat? If so, you are not alone. Take this quiz to see how much you know about heartburn.

1. Heartburn is linked to:

A. NauseaB. Muscle contractions (dystonia)C. Acid indigestionD. Passing gas (flatulence)

2. Which of these conditions might be related to heartburn that happens often?

A. Stomach ulcersB. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)C. Stomach inflammation (gastritis)D. All of the above

3. Heartburn plus other symptoms like a pain or ache in your arm or jaw, trouble breathing, or chest pain, may be a symptom of:

A. StrokeB. Heart attackC. Aortic dissectionD. Stomach ulcers

4. Heartburn is a disease.

A. TrueB. False

5. Which of the following lifestyle changes can help prevent heartburn?

A. Quit smokingB. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 9 inchesC. Wear loose clothing if you're overweightD. Avoid lying down after mealsE. All of the above

6. Many over-the-counter medicines can be used to relieve heartburn. These medicines are commonly called:

A. Anti-inflammatory medicinesB. AntihistaminesC. Antacids, proton pump inhibitors, or H2 blockersD. Antibodies

7. If your heartburn doesn’t go away, your doctor may do a bronchoscopy to see if you have a more serious problem.

A. TrueB. False

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What Do You Know About Heartburn?