The truth is, stress doesn't cause heartburn. However, stress has been known to lead to behaviors that can trigger heartburn. During stressful times, routines are disrupted and people may not follow their normal routines in regards to meals, exercise, and medication. It is important to find ways to alleviate the stress, and thus make stress-related heartburn less likely. For tips on easing stress, please read this article.

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