Heartburn and GERD WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Heartburn and GERD
Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).1 GERD, also called acid reflux, is a disease where the liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus.2 While common and rarely life-threatening, GERD and heartburn can greatly reduce quality of life.3
Fast Facts:
- Heartburn is a burning pain in the lower part of the mid-chest, behind the breast bone, and in the mid-abdomen.4
- Most people can manage heartburn with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter medications.1
- People with GERD may need newer, more powerful medications or even surgery to reduce symptoms.1
- Many children and some adults with GERD do not have heartburn; instead they have a dry cough, asthma symptoms, or trouble swallowing.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mayo Clinic: GERD
- ↑ MedicineNet: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn)
- ↑ American Gastroenterological Association: Heartburn/GERD
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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- Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 21, 2009
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- Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: GERD and Heartburn
- Last update: Oct. 20, 2009
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