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A member asked:

Can the common cold, caffeine, periods, and i've been eating bad this week, cause heartburn? i've had chili sense saturday and ribs last night.

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes indeed: Yes they could have caused this. That said, seems like this is unusual for you so it should subside. Chronic heartburn symptoms warrant intervention.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/29/2014

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