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Treatment for GERD and heartburn ranges from over-the-counter remedies to surgery. Here's a rundown on the pros and cons of your heartburn treatment options.

Treatment

Just getting started? Learn the basics about heartburn treatment.

Ending heartburn doesn’t necessarily mean drugs or surgery. Here are some helpful lifestyle changes that might do the trick.

Here are some heartburn medicines you can find at your local drug store.

Your doctor may prescribe these drugs for serious heartburn or GERD

Are you dealing with stress that aggravates your heartburn? Try these stress-busting techniques.

The Stretta procedure involves no cutting and can help some people with severe GERD.

When drugs and lifestyle change aren't enough, GERD surgery may be needed.

Care

Don't leave your doctor's office without asking all of these questions.

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