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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Certain foods and drinks can trigger heartburn in some people, including:

  • Alcohol
  • Black pepper
  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Fatty food
  • Fried food
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Onions
  • Orange juice
  • Peppermint
  • Soft drinks
  • Tomato sauce
  • Vinegar
Complications Causes

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