Heartburn & GERD

You know you're probably going to get heartburn after eating a big bowl of spicy chili or polishing off that Italian sausage topped with peppers and onions. But regular heartburn (two or more times a week) could be a sign of a more serious condition, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn the other symptoms of GERD, which foods are more likely to trigger heartburn, and how to get heartburn relief.

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Understanding Heartburn and GERD

Learn how to tell the difference between heartburn and GERD, and find out how to prevent them.

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Glossary

Antacids

Belching

Bleeding Esophageal Varices

Endoscopy

Esophageal pH Monitoring

Esophagitis

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Hiatal Hernia

Stomach Acid Test

Stool Guaiac Test

Swallowing Difficulty

Vomiting Blood

Heartburn-Friendly Recipes

Certain foods can trigger acid reflux, making heartburn symptoms worse. Fortunately, these recipes feature a variety of delicious foods that are generally safe for heartburn sufferers to eat, including apples, bananas, broccoli, and chicken breast.

Chicken Parmigiana	Baked Bananas in Orange Sauce
Broccoli Sun Dried Tomato Gratin	Cheese & Broccoli Penne
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	Apple Crumble
Banana Nut Bread	Apple Baked Pancake

Today's Health Tip

Heartburn & GERD

Certain foods can trigger heartburn, so try to avoid them whenever possible. These include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, cranberries, tomatoes, and raw onions. Meats like ground beef, marbled sirloin, and chicken wings can also produce heartburn, as well as dairy products such as sour cream, ice cream, or cottage cheese.