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Heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux)

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Heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux)

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Hoarse voice
Heartburn
Productive cough
Difficulty staying asleep
Abdominal pain
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Risk factors

Personal

Eating crabs/crayfish
Asbestos exposure

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