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How common is heartburn? is it something i should be worried about?
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Heartburn: It is quite common. If it is persistent then should be evaluated as it could be symptom of underlying disease. Also longstanding heartburn can give rise to precancerous conditions.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Very Common: If you have tried any of the OTC med - Prilosec, Nexium, (esomeprazole) Zantac, Ranitidine... and still have no relief, see you doctor. You may need to have an EGD.
Answered 7/27/2014
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