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I drink purified filter water so why is it giving me heartburn?

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Reflux: Most heartburn is caused by the reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus. Antacids neutralize the acid or Pepcid (famotidine) like drugs decrease the amount of acid produced. Serious continuing heartburn needs to be evaluated by a GI doc.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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