Recognize esophageal disease: Six symptoms can indicate this. Certain fruits and vegetables can promote reflux and therefore heartburn.
Even heavily processed ready meals can cause stomach acid to flow back and cause a burning sensation down to the throat. According to the Pharmazeutische Zeitung, complaints from the esophagus can be a warning signal for certain diseases: Inflammation of the Esophagus (esophagitis) Damage to the esphageal mucosa caused by medications (Gastroesophagean reflux disease) Tumor in the Esphagus that causes cancer.