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Heartburn
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below or behind the breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat.
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Almost everyone has occasional heartburn. If you have frequent, ongoing heartburn, you may have gastroesophageal refl...
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Pay attention to heartburn and treat it, especially if you feel symptoms often. Over time, ongoing reflux can damage ...
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