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    Your Heartburn?

    Answer a few questions, and you'll get:

    • Ways to tell if symptoms could mean something more serious
    • Information about medications and treatment
    • Diet and lifestyle tips to steer clear of triggers

    Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD on May 21, 2013

    Sources:

    Heartburn Health Check References:

    1. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: "Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)."
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    18. Veterans Health Administration/Department of Defense: "Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Primary Care Practice."
    19. Eom, C. CMAJ, Feb. 22, 2011; vol 183 no 3: pp 310-310.
    20. American Gastroenterological Association: “Understanding Heartburn and Reflux Disease.”
    21. American Diabetes Association: "Gastroparesis."
    22. COPD Foundation: "What is the Relationship Between COPD and GERD?"
    23. Kids Health: "Weight and Diabetes."
    24. Medscape: "GERD Symptoms Increase the Rate of COPD Exacerbations."
    25. NDDIC: "Gastroparesis."
    26. Obesity Action Coalition: "Obesity & Heartburn: What's the Link?"
    27. University of Washington's Women's Health: "Understanding Diabetes."

     

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