Isolated proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint volar plate injuries are common . Most authors suggest conservative treatment , usually by taping the injured finger to a healthy neighboring finger and/or a sustained extension splint .
For other uses, see Heartburn (disambiguation). Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up into the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach (esophagus). This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.