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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.
Is a type of:Esophageal motility disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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