What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?


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Heartburn that keeps recurring is considered to be GERD. — TNS

Heartburn – that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening – is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm.

Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.

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