Heartburn

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Call your Health Care Provider if

Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if:

• You are vomiting material that is bloody or black like coffee grounds.
• Your stools are black (like tar) or maroon.
• The burning sensation is accompanied by a squeezing, crushing, or pressure pain. Sometimes a heart attack is mistaken for heartburn.

Call your doctor if:

• The problem becomes frequent or doesn't go away with a few weeks of self-care measures.
• You start losing weight unintentionally.
• You have difficulty swallowing (food feels stuck as it goes down).
• You have a persistent, unexplained cough or wheezing.
• Your symptoms get worse with antacids or H2 blockers.
• You think that one of your medications may be causing heartburn. DO NOT change or stop your medication on your own, without discussing with your doctor.