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Symptoms›Digestive diseases›Gastrointestinal disorders›Esophageal disorders›Esophageal motility disorders›Heartburn

Heartburn

Burning pain or irritation in the upper stomach or lower chest. May be worse on lying down, and is usually relieved by antacids.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Is a type of:Esophageal motility disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Very common

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Baby0-2					Very common
Preteen6-13				Common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Chest, Upper abdomen

Is Symptom of

Condition

Condition

Condition

Condition

Lactose intolerance

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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Heartburn

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