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Heartburn (cont.)

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Heartburn Summary

  • Heartburn is a symptom of a common medical condition (GERD) that affects up to 20% of the population.

  • Initial therapies to limit the amount of stomach acid production include lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods, medications, and quitting smoking.

  • Medications can be helpful in controlling symptoms of heartburn.

  • Heartburn is not a benign condition and if neglected over long periods of time can lead to other more serious conditions such as Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer.

Last Editorial Review: 3/13/2008



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