Why do I get heartburn?

Heartburn is very common, in older and younger people. Most heartburn problems are just a few minutes or less. If it goes over thirty minutes, you should consider taking medication for the heartburn. You should not worry about it unless it's decreasing your appetite, making you have trouble swallowing, or continuous nausea. Getting heartburn also could be a common family symptom, as it could have been passed down to you from other family generations. Heartburn can be caused by spicy food, caffeine, greasy and fat food, and alcohol. That is one way to get rid of heartburn, is to watch what you are eating.