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Heartburn (cont.)

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acid indigestion, acid reflux, acid reflux disease, sour stomach, esophageal reflux, esophagus, food pipe, GERD, heartburn, chronic heartburn, hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, antacids, over-the-counter antacids, acid blockers, stomach acid, reflux, lower esophageal sphincter, LES, symptoms of GERD, symptoms of reflux, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, esophageal manometry, 24-hour pH monitoring, treatment of reflux, GERD, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux disease, proton pump inhibitors, PPIs, histamine-2 blockers, H2 blockers, heartburn



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