How To Prevent And Alleviate Heartburn, According To Experts

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a painful burning sensation in your chest or the feeling of acid in your esophagus, then you know what it’s like to have heartburn.

Up to 20% of the U.S. population experiences gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition with heartburn as its hallmark symptom, according to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)[1].

Here’s what experts say about preventing and treating heartburn, and when it’s time to see a doctor.

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