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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Natural Remedies For Heartburn

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

Dr. Todd Eisner answers some questions readers have posted in the last few weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up blood could really mean.

 

1. Hi, I'm 25 years old & have recently been diagnosed with acid reflux. I've been put on omeprazole, which in my opinion has done nothing to help my symptoms, which are a tightness in my throat, pressure like swallowing a lump. Also in the past week I've begun to have severe pain...

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