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A 46-year-old female asked:

Is heartburn always a symptom with gerd? i've had 3 bouts this year of stomach pain, sick stomach, related pain on left of chest. is it gerd?

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Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes it usually is: Heartburn is a common symptom. You likely will need to start a proton pump inhibitor like protonix (pantoprazole)

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