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.
Heartburn Causes. The cause of heartburn is excessive flow of gastric contents back into the esophagus. Normally, there is an occasional backflow into the esophagus with no symptoms. The acidic gastric contents, when present in large amounts, irritate the esophagus (usually the lower part) and cause the symptoms of heartburn. Symptoms of heartburn usually consist of a sensation of burning or discomfort after eating, located in the middle of the lower chest underneath the sternum (breastbone).