Heartburn / GERD

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What is the difference between heartburn and GERD?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a disease and heartburn is its most common symptom. Nearly everyone has or will experience heartburn occasionally. Frequent heartburn that disrupts one's lifestyle suggests the diagnosis of GERD.

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