article_snippet: His only complaint was the odd bit of heartburn.
article_snippet: his doctor thought it might be acid indigestion or reflux and prescribed some strong antacids, which didn’t help.
article_snippet: Research for Public Health England found 70 per cent had no idea that food sticking in your throat could be a sign of oesophageal or stomach cancer; 59 per cent were not aware persistent heartburn was a sign, too.
article_snippet: In fact, Heartburn isn’t just a symptom of oesophageal cancer, Heartburn’s also the cause in most cases.
article_snippet: Heartburn occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach splash up the oesophagus; being overweight encourages this, putting pressure on the stomach.
article_snippet: Heartburn isn’t just a symptom of oesophageal cancer, HeartburnBarrett’s also the cause in most cases (file picture)
article_snippet: The problem is that many people, like Mike, think heartburn is ‘just one of those things’.
article_snippet: I had heartburn once or more a week for a year before my diagnosis and thought everyone got a bit of heartburn.
article_snippet: Professor Griffin Professor Griffin says occasional heartburn a few times a month is acceptable, but adds: ‘Persistent heartburn is not normal.
article_snippet: Public Health England has launched a campaign encouraging people to visit people GP if people have heartburn most days for three weeks or more.
highlights_snippet: only symptoms was the odd bout of heartburn .
  