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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is characterized by heartburn. Get information about heartburn and other GERD symptoms in this article.

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All about heartburn

Healthination

Great series of videos filled with heartburn information. Learn about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment, and watch a personal story.

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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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Learn about heartburn and its causes, and get good advice on lifestyle changes and medicines that help control the burn.

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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.

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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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Would you like to avoid taking medication for your heartburn? Read this heartburn information article on lifestyle changes and natural treatments that may help.

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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.

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