Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it normal to have heart burn at just 20 years old?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
GERD: Gerd or reflux for short can occur at any age. Its not normal and should be evaluated and treated. Long term untreated reflux can do perm damage and even esophogeal cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been experiencing acidity (heart burn) quite often and am only 20 years old. Sometimes I either vomit it out or I get a diarrhoea.. ?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
37 years old and I am having a burning pinching feeling in me chest in the heart area and a pain on left arm in the region of elbow and wrist should I?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Pain/burning sensation left side/left arm. No family history of heart attacks. Multiple heart test done positive. 41 years old. Am I at risk?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello Doctor... My 6 years old son is suddenly having heart burn/ acid reflux in the middle of the night.. Probably some spicy food. Is gelusil ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it normal for a 16 year old to have heart burn?
Is it normal for a 15 year old male to constantly get heart burn?
Hi - I joined a gym yesterday and want to strat working out again. I'm about 20 pounds overweight and am 48 years old. I don't want to over-do it but I want to start to burn fat and strengthen my heart/cardio systems. I'm pretty familiar with working ou
I have chest pains on the left side when laying down at night. I'm 25 years old, 5' 11", 270 pounds. I've always taken it as heart burn, but am worried?
I'm only 16 years old and I'm having heart burn. It happened a few weeks ago and I thought that was it. It's starting up again. Help. ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
