Heartburn Information
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Proton pump inhibitors
Consumer Reports
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs are often effective against frequent heartburn. Get information on the different PPIs and download a detailed report.
Surgical treatment
Columbia University Department of Surgery
When gastroesophageal reflux disease is severe, surgery may be necessary to reduce heartburn. Information on different types of surgery and what to expect from each.
Nonprescription medications
Family Doctor
Read this Q & A about over-the-counter medicines for heartburn. Information on how these drugs work, their side effects, and potential drug interactions.
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Heartburn basics
American Gastroenterological Association
Start your heartburn information-gathering here. Good introduction to symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes a glossary of heartburn terms.
Perform a self-evaluation
National Heartburn Alliance
Take this self-test to learn some new heartburn information. Determine what type of heartburn you have, and what you can do to manage it.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is characterized by heartburn. Get information about heartburn and other GERD symptoms in this article.
All about heartburn
Healthination
Great series of videos filled with heartburn information. Learn about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment, and watch a personal story.
GERD in children
Kids Health
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes heartburn, and both children and adults can get GERD. Read this heartburn information to learn about GERD in patients of all ages.
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Heartburn information and advice
A Healthy Me
Learn about heartburn and its causes, and get good advice on lifestyle changes and medicines that help control the burn.
Change your lifestyle
Medicine Net
Learn about simple changes you can make to your daily routine to avoid heartburn. Information on diet, sleeping habits, and more.
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Are you at risk?
eMedicine Health
Learn about the factors that increase your risk of developing heartburn. Information on health conditions and lifestyle choices that promote heartburn.
Don't let heartburn go untreated
Cleveland Clinic
If it's not treated, gastroesophageal reflux disease can have severe complications. Read this heartburn information to learn why it's so important to seek treatment.
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Watch heartburn happen
University of Pennsylvania Health System
This heartburn information animation gives a clear explanation of what happens in the digestive system to cause heartburn.
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Natural prevention and treatment
Revolution Health
Would you like to avoid taking medication for your heartburn? Read this heartburn information article on lifestyle changes and natural treatments that may help.
Alternative therapies and more
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center
Learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease, which causes heartburn. Find general heartburn information and learn about alternative treatment approaches.

