When to seek urgent medical care when I have Heartburn ?
Get urgent medical care if:
You vomit material that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds Your stools are black (like tar) or maroon You have a burning feeling and a squeezing, crushing, or pressure in your chest. Sometimes people who think they have heartburn are having a heart attack
Call your doctor if:
You have heartburn often or it doesn't go away with a few weeks of self-care You lose weight that you didn't want to lose You have trouble swallowing (food feels stuck as it goes down) You have a cough or wheezing that does not go away Your symptoms get worse with antacids or H2 blockers You think one of your medicines may be causing heartburn. DO NOT change or stop taking your medicine on your own, without talking to your doctor first </s>