Heartburn

"Heartburn", acid reflux, GERD and hiatal hernia are diagnoses associated with chest pain due to food and/or drink. Although an abnormality of the anatomy is assumed to be the culprit, more often than not the symptoms will regress with a change in diet. One of the common causes of the symptoms is regular and diet sodas. Highly processed food is another common cause. Perhaps the diagnosis should be poor diet. A diet consisting of plant based, whole foods is the best protection against "heartburn".