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At night an some times during the day i have what it fells like is really bad heart burn or acid, what can i do to stop it?
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Gerd: You likely have reflux disease of acid into your esophagus . Simple treatment include avoid late dinners avoid foods high in tomato products , citrus , caffeine and stop smoking if you do. Medicines that reduce acid will also help ie Nexium (esomeprazole) Prevacid etc.
Answered 6/30/2014
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