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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Test May Aid in Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, there is now a test that can help doctors distinguish between two separate but overlapping esophageal disorders that require different types of treatment. Read more... Gastroesophageal reflux disease Erosive Esophagitis Barrett's Esophagus If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur. One of these complications can be Barrett's esophagus. Read more Treating Barrett's esophagus Do you have Barrett's esophagus? Share your story. Fundoplication Surgery Various surgical options may be used to treat the chronic acid reflux that can occur with GERD. One of these treatment is a surgical option called fundoplication. Read more... What Made You Decide to Have Fundoplication Surgery? What Do You Wish Your Knew Before Your Fundoplication Surgery? Do You Have a Question? If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn forum. Heartburn / GERD Ads Gerd Diet Heartburn Relief Gerd Surgery Foods for Gerd Gerd Chest Pain Featured Articles Personal Stories Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Other Digestive Disorders   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement