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Why are heartburn symptoms more serious at night?

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Why are heartburn symptoms more serious at night?

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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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