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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Symptoms Of Heartburn

Is it heartburn or a heart attack?

October 02, 2008
For many people, the symptoms of heartburn can mimic the signs of a heart attack. The experts at Health A to Z have compiled a list of common heart-attack symptoms. They also provide information on how to tell the difference between heart pain and acid-reflux pain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...exacerbated by acid reflux may frequently be without symptoms of heartburn. Silent reflux (not... Read more »

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My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing agents. Why aren't they working?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...click here.Read more of Dr. Eisner's blogs More on heartburn  Read more »

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Ask the Doctor: Dr. Eisner Responds to Selected Community Questions.
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...have diabetes and have been experiencing a lot of heartburn and regurgitation. I am taking... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs... Read more »

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Diagnosing Reflux in Kids – One Simple Question
By Dr. Bryan Vartabedian , Health Expert

...But many times when I directly ask parents about symptoms of heartburn they immediately dismiss... Read more »

Health Guide

What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »
Barretts esophagus
...esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The acid reflux that causes Barrett's esophagus results in symptoms of heartburn. Rarely, Barrett's esophagus can progress to cancer of the esophagus, the... Read more »
Heartburn
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below orbehindthe breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat. ... Read more »
How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
...patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a good deal of... Read more »
Hiatal hernia
Hernia - hiatal Symptoms Heartburn , worse when bending over or lying down Swallowing difficulty Chest pain ... Read more »

Medications

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...and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. This medication is... Read more »

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...can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent... Read more »

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...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »

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...symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.... Read more »

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...ORAL Pronounced: (PRAV-uh-stat-in) Side Effects Heartburn, headache, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »

Related News

Study examines when reflux causes heartburn
October 02, 2008

Not all reflux events lead to heartburn symptoms. Dutch researchers have found that greater reflux acidity and larger volumes of liquid are linked to... Read summary »

GERD may lead to sleepless nights
October 03, 2008

The painful symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to sleepless nights, a new survey reports. In a poll of 701 GERD patients,... Read summary »

Test your heartburn IQ
October 03, 2008

In addition to reviewing the basic treatments for acid reflux, this article includes a video that quizzes people about the symptoms and long-term... Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Med to treat nighttime heartburn
October 03, 2008

This is a Phase 3 study to determine if the proton-pump inhibitor dexlansoprazol is safe and effective at treating nighttime heartburn symptoms. This... Read summary »