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Heartburn is a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum (breastbone), usually related to spasm of the lower end of the esophagus or the upper part of the stomach. It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Heartburn
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranitidine | 3 | 25% |  |
| Tums EX | 3 | 25% | |
| Famotidine | 1 | 8% | |
| Omeprazole | 1 | 8% | |
| Pepcid AC | 1 | 8% | |