Heartburn (cont.)
Medical Author:
Yesha R Patel, MD
Coauthor:
David Jerrard, MD
Coauthor:
Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsacid 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 Viewer Comments & ReviewsHeartburn - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What causes your heartburn? |
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