Heartburn, which is also called Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is a common condition. Patients with this problem experience burning pain behind the breastbone, in the neck and throat. Food may actually return from the stomach to the mouth- leaving a bitter taste. For some patients, reflux symptoms are present almost constantly, and are a major issue every day of their lives.

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