Category: Heartburn

December 30, 2019

Are Over the Counter Heartburn Medications Safe?

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 60 million Americans get heartburn at least once a month and 15 million of these people have symptoms every day. Given these numbers, it’s no wonder that there are so many

November 20, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD?

Many of us will experience some digestive discomfort in our lifetime. A common complaint people have is heartburn or acid reflux. People use the terms “heartburn” and “acid reflux” almost interchangeably. You may also hear cases of acid reflux referred

August 29, 2019

What Causes Heartburn?

An estimated one-third of Americans (60 million) experience heartburn at least once a month, with 10% experiencing it nearly every day. But, what exactly is heartburn and what are its causes? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t have anything to do