Your doctor will ask you to estimate how often you have heartburn or other symptoms of GERD, whether your symptoms are worse when you lie down or bend over and whether they are relieved by over-the-counter heartburn remedies. Your doctor also will review your current medications, because some medications can loosen the esophageal sphincter. These include the asthma medicines theophylline or albuterol (both sold under several brand names), blood pressure or heart medications such as...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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... Read more »
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