Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild, causing only short-term discomfort. If patients develop persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease with frequent relapses, and it remains untreated, serious complications may develop over time. Complications can include:
One of the hardest times in a young persons life can be the teenage years. In the 9 years that I have been working with the Pediatric... Read more »
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