Takes longer: Usually, stomach acid disease such as gastric reflux or heartburn takes a while to heal. Even after healing, flare-ups come and go. A patient generally stays on medication longer than 2 weeks. Of course, the lifestyle and dietary changes that are needed to get rid of GERD should continue after the symptoms are gone, to help prevent return of symptoms. One should have periodic rechecks with his Dr.
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