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What increases your risk of having heartburn?
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Lifestyle: Heartburn is more common in people who are heavier. It is also associated with diet:larger meals, fatty, spicy or greasy foods, alcohol, tomato or citrus foods are also common triggers.
Answered 6/26/2019
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