Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that spreads up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with the following activities:
Patients with nighttime GERD, a common problem, tend to feel more severe pain than those whose symptoms occur at other times of the day.
The severity of heartburn does not necessarily indicate actual...
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By using a national survey, researchers have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical... Read more »
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AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
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ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
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CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »