Digestive health

What causes symptoms of heartburn and GERD?

The blaze of heartburn and the acid-splash of GERD have much in common. In this video, gastroenterologist Dr. Lisa Ganjhu discusses the causes of these stomach-churning conditions.

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  • Is GERD the same thing as heartburn?

  • Is there a correlation between acid reflux and IBS?

  • What are common GERD symptoms?

  • How to prevent and manage GERD

  • What can happen if GERD is untreated?

  • Do acid reflux medications have any side effects?

  • What is heartburn? why does it happen?

  • How long can I take medications to treat GERD?

  • What causes heartburn?

  • What foods can cause acid reflux?

Up Next

  • Is GERD the same thing as heartburn?

  • Is there a correlation between acid reflux and IBS?

  • What are common GERD symptoms?

  • How to prevent and manage GERD

  • What can happen if GERD is untreated?

  • Do acid reflux medications have any side effects?

  • What is heartburn? why does it happen?

  • How long can I take medications to treat GERD?

  • What causes heartburn?

  • What foods can cause acid reflux?

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