Heartburn is pain, discomfort or a burning sensation felt at the bottom of one's throat or in one's upper chest − usually just behind the breastbone. Though many people talk about acid reflux ...

Chemical burns to the eye can be divided into three categories: alkali burns, acid burns, and irritants. The acidity or alkalinity, called the pH, of a substance is measured on a scale from 1-14, ...

Acid attack victims need to be treated quickly Credit: Alamy How should you treat acid burns? Before you do anything else, call 999 and ask for urgent help.. Then, the most important thing you can ...