pyrosis

py·ro·sis

P0689900 (pī-rō′sĭs)n. See heartburn.

[New Latin pyrōsis, from Greek purōsis, a burning, from puroun, to burn, from pūr, fire; see paəwr̥ in Indo-European roots.]

pyrosis

(paɪˈrəʊsɪs) n (Pathology) pathol a technical name for heartburn[C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire]

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(ˈhɑrtˌbɜrn)

n. a burning sensation in the stomach, typically extending toward the esophagus, and sometimes associated with the eructation of an acid fluid; pyrosis. [1590–1600]

pyrosis

- Heartburn is actually pyrosis, caused by the presence of gastric secretions, called reflux, in the lower esophagus.See also related terms for presence.

pyrosis

a burning feeling in the stomach and esophagus, sometimes accompanied by the belching of acid fluid; heartburn.See also: Bodily Functions, Disease and Illness

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Noun

pyrosis - a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorderheartburnsymptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

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pyrosis

heartburn

[hahrt´burn] a burning sensation in the esophagus, or below the sternum in the region of the heart, one of the common symptoms of indigestion. Called also pyrosis.
Heartburn often occurs when there is distention of a part of the esophagus, particularly the lower part. This may happen with reflux" >gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation by the stomach of part of its contents upward into the esophagus). Since this matter is acidic, it acts as an irritant, producing discomfort or pain.
Excessive acidity (hyperacidity) is thought to be a cause of heartburn, occurring when the stomach secretes an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid. Recent evidence, however, indicates that hyperacidity in itself may not be the actual cause, and that heartburn results from excessive gastric secretions only when there is improper eating so that reflux takes place.
The functions of the stomach, both those of motion and secretion, are controlled by the vagus nerve, one of the cranial nerves. Emotional stress can stimulate this nerve, which in turn starts the churning of the stomach and the flow of the various gastric juices; it can also cause contraction and spasm of the pylorus. If some of the stomach contents are displaced into the esophagus during this nervous activity, heartburn may result. Other causes include gastroesophageal reflux accompanying hiatal hernia, stooping or bending after a large meal, and the ingestion of certain foods and drugs, such as alcohol and aspirin.
Treatment of heartburn is aimed at determining its underlying cause. Antacids may be used to relieve the symptoms but they will not cure heartburn and should not be used indiscriminately. Antacid therapy is the key maneuver along with instituting small meal size and elevation of the head of the bed to prevent reflux.

py·ro·sis

(pī-rō'sis), Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of acid-peptic gastric juice into the esophagus. Synonym(s): heartburn [G. a burning]

pyrosis

(pī-rō′sĭs)n. See heartburn.

py·ro·sis

(pī-rō'sis) A substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of acid and peptic gastric juice into the esophagus.
Synonym(s): heartburn. [G. a burning]

pyrosis

See HEARTBURN.

py·ro·sis

(pī-rō'sis) Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of acid-peptic gastric juice into the esophagus. [G. a burning]

Patient discussion about pyrosis

Q. is there any new medicines or surgeries for heartburn A. in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the problem is usually in the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach. from some reason it stops working properly and acid from the stomach goes up and cause pain. there is a surgery , here is some info about it-
http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/fundoplication-surgery-for-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd
but i recommend trying the methods Maryam gave you and if it won't help - ask the Dr. for his advise.

Q. Stomach ulcer or bad heartburn? hi. i am not sure if this is just heartburn or maybe i have an ulcer. for the last 7 months i have been getting really severe pains in my stomach (between my chest and my belly button). my upper back gets sharp pains and my stomach bloats out like I’m 8 months pregnant!!!. i have tried to take antacids for this but nothing works. i don’t know what else to do. it scares me sometimes because i have no idea what it is. My mom thinks it could be an ulcer. the pain lasts for a good 4 to 5 hours and i cant even sit down because the pain hurts so bad. can anyone tell me what this might be?????A. After 7 months with an ulcer you’d be vomiting blood and may have blood in your feces. Anti acid would have helped. So what you say doesn’t sound anything like it. I think a good idea will be going the next morning to see a Dr. – looking for a diagnosis on the web is not a very good idea. And even if you know for certain that you have an ulcer- it is curable. Why wait 7 months?

Q. How to get rid of a heart burn? Help! I have constant heart burn, how to make it go away?A. I take Prilosec as I get near daily heartburn, works wonders.

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noun a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus)

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