Occasional heartburn usually isn’t a cause for medical concern. However, heartburn that occurs frequently over a long period of time could be a more serious problem, commonly known as acid reflux disease.
Acid Reflux Disease - GERD
Acid reflux disease (also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, or frequent and persistent heartburn) afflicts millions of individuals in the US. For more information and to access heartburn-related tools and resources, please visit the following sites:
- The American College of Gastroenterology (www.acg.gi.org)
Information about gastrointestinal disorders and a source of educational information for patients and their families. - American Gastroenterological Association (www.gastro.org)
Find more information about current research, procedures, digestive conditions, diet and medication and other additional resources. - American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (www.asge.org)
Learn about Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, find a trained GI Endoscopist and view patient education videos. - North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (www.NASPGHAN.org)
NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education. Learn about digestive topics and locate a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.
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