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Functional Heartburn.

Jan Tack1, Jozef Janssens

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospital, Gasthuisberg, University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.

Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
|July 4, 2002
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Functional heartburn, a burning sensation without acid reflux, has varied causes. Some cases involve esophageal hypersensitivity responding to reflux treatment, while others may link to non-acid reflux or psychological factors, requiring further study.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Physiology
  • Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Background:

  • Functional heartburn presents as a retrosternal burning sensation without evidence of pathological gastroesophageal reflux.
  • The pathophysiology of functional heartburn is recognized as heterogeneous, indicating diverse underlying mechanisms.
  • Current understanding suggests a subset of patients may have esophageal hypersensitivity to normal acid exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the heterogeneous pathophysiology of functional heartburn.
  • To evaluate the potential role of esophageal hypersensitivity, non-acid reflux, and psychological factors.
  • To review current and emerging treatment options for functional heartburn.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on functional heartburn.

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  • Analysis of underlying mechanisms including esophageal sensitivity and reflux patterns.
  • Examination of treatment responses to antireflux therapies and emerging interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • A subset of functional heartburn patients exhibit esophageal hypersensitivity to physiologic acid exposure, potentially responding to intensive antireflux treatment.
    • Antireflux surgery is not well-studied in this population and is reserved for exceptional cases.
    • Other patients may experience non-acid reflux, esophageal mechanosensitivity issues, or psychological factors influencing symptoms.
    • Treatment options for these latter patients are limited due to insufficient research.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional heartburn pathophysiology is diverse, involving esophageal hypersensitivity, non-acid reflux, mechanosensitivity, and psychological elements.
    • Targeted antireflux treatment may benefit patients with esophageal hypersensitivity.
    • Further research is needed to establish effective treatments for patients with non-acid reflux or other contributing factors.
    • Emerging therapies like selective serotonin reuptuptake inhibitors and relaxation therapy show potential but require more investigation.