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Why are heartburn symptoms more serious at night?

Eating a meal within three hours of bedtime and lying down can intensify the symptoms of heartburn, says James Rosser Jr., MD and surgery specialist. Learn more about managing heartburn at night.

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Up Next

  • What can i do to avoid heartburn at night?

  • Can my body type increase my risk of experiencing heartburn?

  • How can I tell if I am having heartburn, angina or a heart attack?

  • How effective is the Stretta procedure for heartburn and GERD?

  • What causes symptoms of heartburn and GERD?

  • What foods help prevent heartburn?

  • What causes heartburn?

  • What is heartburn? why does it happen?

  • Could losing weight help with heartburn?

  • What is the Stretta procedure for treating heartburn and GERD?

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