What could cause burning in the upper abdomen and heartburn after meals?

[Sofia.M]

I’ve been dealing with this persistent, gnawing pain in my upper abdomen for a few months now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to excess stomach acid. I’m curious if others have felt this specific kind of discomfort, especially a burning sensation that seems to creep up behind your breastbone after eating.

[Chloe_H]

Yeah, I’ve felt that burning chest sensation after meals too. It would start behind the breastbone and kind of creep up and sit there for a while.

[AlexanderHT]

For me the pattern settled a bit when I started eating smaller portions and avoiding big spicy meals late in the day. It didn’t vanish, but it softened.

[AlexanderG]

I kept thinking it was stress or something I ate, but the timing kept throwing me off. Sometimes it showed up even when I hadn’t overdone it.

[EmilyZW]

Did your doctor mention testing for reflux or trying something like an acid reducer?