Heartburn Treatment

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Occasional, mild heartburn can usually be treated with over the counter medication. Simple diet changes may also help to prevent bouts of heartburn. Some cases of heartburn require treatment with prescription medication.¹

Fast Facts:

-- Frequent heartburn can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).¹
-- Antacids should be taken as directed.²
-- The main goal in treatment is to find the cause of the heartburn so it can be avoided in the future.³

Top Resources on Heartburn Treatment

Mayo Clinic: Heartburn - Treatments and Drugs
WebMD: Heartburn Treatment
Cleveland Clinic: Heartburn Treatment
Wikipedia: Heartburn - Treatment
RxList: Heartburn Treatment
MedicineNet: Heartburn During Pregnancy
Healthwise (via Revolution Health): Heartburn Home Treatment

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Mayo Clinic: Heartburn - Treatments and Drugs
↑ Cleveland Clinic: Heartburn Treatment
↑ WebMD: Heartburn Treatment

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Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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