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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 Special Risks with Nighttime Heartburn Night or day, chronic heartburn / acid reflux can lead to damage of the esophagus. This damage can lead to Barrett's esophagus or narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal strictures). Barrett's esophagus increases the risk of developing a form of esophageal cancer. Nighttime heartburn, however, can increase the risk of damage for a number of reasons: Sleeping in a supine position. We can't drink or swallow every time an acid reflux episode occurs when sleeping. There's an increased risk of choking on refluxed stomach contents. Read more See More About:  nighttime heartburn  barrett's esophagus  esophageal cancer Frequently Asked Questions About Heartburn Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. Heartburn is a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing irritation. Read more See More About:  symptoms of heartburn  risks for heartburn  living with heartburn Do Antacids and Other OTC Remedies Work on Heartburn? There are antacids and some acid blockers (also called H2 blockers) that are available over the counter. Antacids and H2 blockers both ease heartburn, but they work in different ways. Read more See More About:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors Gallstones Learn about the two types of gallstones and how they form, their causes, the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Heartburn-like pain and indigestion can be symptoms. Read more See More About:  gallstones  gallbladder  gallbladder surgery Heartburn / GERD Ads Heartburn Remedies Nighttime Heartburn Heartburn Relief Heartburn Symptoms Heartburn Featured Articles Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernias Ulcers Other Digestive Disorders Complications of Acid Reflux Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers   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