Heartburn is that uncomfortable feeling in your chest, that feels a bit like there’s something burning in there.

So, it’s a burning feeling behind your heart… Whoever named this condition was really to the point, huh?

Heartburn isn’t usually serious and lots of people suffer with it at some point in their life, so don’t worry if you suddenly feel the burn, chances are it will pass pretty quickly and you can get on with your day.

Heartburn is very common and chances are you’ll probably experience it at some point, even if there’s no obvious cause.

However, there are some things that can make you experience heartburn more often, including:

• Pregnancy
• Being overweight
• Eating certain foods or drinks, e.g. alcohol, chocolate, fatty foods, spicy foods, coffee
• Smoking
• Stress or anxiety
• Taking some medications

If you suffer from regular or severe heartburn and aren’t sure of the cause, speak to your doctor for advice.