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… now and then. Heartburn occurs more often in adults than in children. Many women have heartburn every day … 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or …
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… Examples are cimetidine (such as Tagamet) and famotidine (such as Pepcid). Proton pump … Examples are cimetidine (such as Tagamet) and famotidine (such as Pepcid). Proton pump …
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… of the esophagus. You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of GERD. Here are some things to … How can you help relieve symptoms of GERD? Changing your eating habits Developing …
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… and non-prescription medicines can cause heartburn. A few examples are: Aspirin, … Caffeine and alcohol also can cause heartburn. If you think that your heartburn may be caused by a medicine: Call …
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Overview Developing healthier eating habits, losing weight if necessary, and avoiding foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along …
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Overview Many people take non-prescription antacids for mild or occasional heartburn. Antacids are substances that neutralize some of the stomach acid. Some antacids have a foaming agent (alginate) …
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… What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have any other … or prescription—to relieve the heartburn? Record all treatments, including … What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have any other …
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… clothing Use good posture Get plenty of rest Difficulty sleeping Practice regular sleep …
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… the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that … is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This can also cause pain and swelling in … role in managing a health condition. GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits …
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… pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the … pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the … pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the …
