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I have heartburn several times a day, every day . it's very painful at times. is this serious?
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See a doctor...: Heartburn is very common. If symptoms are persistent for months at a time and/or cannot be relieved with dietary or lifestyle changes then it will be necessary to see a gastroenterologist and endoscopy may be needed to further evaluate. If you have not tried taking anything, then start with otc acid suppressive medications (e.g. Tums, zantac, (ranitidine) prilosec).
Answered 12/9/2013
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