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Heartburn - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
GERD causes burning pain under the breastbone or in the upper abdomen, often called heartburn. This pain may increase when eating, bending over, or lying down. Antacids usually relieve the pain. Pain may increase at night or cause a person to wake up during the night. Other symptoms of GERD include the following: