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.
Definition & Facts. 1  Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus causing heartburn (also called acid reflux). 2  The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children 12 years and older is regular heartburn (also called acid reflux).