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What does the doctor do when he gets heartburn ?
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Heartburn: Treatment depends on the frequency & severity of symptoms. Otc antacids may be sufficient for minor, occasional symptoms; h2 blockers like zantac/axid/tagamet may be needed for more frequent, more severe symptoms. If sx are almost daily, ppi's like prilosec/prevacid/protonix may be needed. Reducing dietary triggers (fats/soda/spicy foods) may also help. See doc for eval & treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Medications : Medications and lifestyle changes.
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