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What Causes Persistent Heartburn And Headache?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Question : Hi,
Im 34 female. I would like to know why do i get heartburn and back head pain when i get angry or if im stressed about something ?
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Strees or anger lead to damage to mucosa of gastroitestinal tract

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). What happen is when one is stressed or anger there is decreased blood supply to the lining of stomach leading to damage of the mucosal lining of the stomach leading to manifestation like heartburns and even pain.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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What Causes Persistent Heartburn And Headache?

Brief Answer: Strees or anger lead to damage to mucosa of gastroitestinal tract Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). What happen is when one is stressed or anger there is decreased blood supply to the lining of stomach leading to damage of the mucosal lining of the stomach leading to manifestation like heartburns and even pain. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.