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The painful, burning sensation is caused by rising stomach acid. It moves from your stomach, where the lining is resistant to its corrosive effects, up into your esophagus, the lining of which is not similarly protected. It can climb all the way from the bottom of the esophagus all the way up into the throat.
Heartburn triggers differ from person to person, but most people have similar heartburn symptoms. 1  A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that occurs after eating and lasts a few minutes to several hours. 2  Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating. Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating. 2  Remember, you should see your doctor right away for any unexplained chest pain. 3  Don't assume it's heartburn until your doctor tells you it is.