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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Symptoms of Heartburn | Burn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Do You Always Need Medication to Control Heartburn? Is it really true that only by taking medications, such as antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, can you find relief from heartburn? While there is nothing wrong if medication is needed, we can also learn how to control heartburn without using medication. Read more See More About:  controlling heartburn  foods that cause heartburn  nighttime heartburn Medications Used for Treating Heartburn Many people will first use lifestyle modifications and dietary changes, or even home remedies to treat their heartburn. But if these methods don't work, what type of medications are available? Read more See More About:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors Medications That May Cause Heartburn While we most often think of certain foods as causing heartburn, there are also some medications that may cause heartburn. This is a result of relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), irritating the esophagus, or slowing stomach-emptying. Read more Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. The links are to resources on GERD in infants, GERD in children and adolescents, GERD diets infomation, GERD recipes, meds and other remedies for treating GERD, complications of GERD, and surgical procedures for treating GERD. Heartburn / GERD Ads Acid Reflux Gerd Acid Reflux Gerd Diet Heartburn Remedies Acid Reflux Gerd Featured Articles Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Complications of Chronic Heartburn Other Digestive Disorders Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers -- Acid Reflux Diet   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement