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GERD (Acid Reflux): Symptoms and Management

When occasional heartburn becomes a chronic condition.

Medically reviewed
Updated 2026

Symptoms

Burning in the chest after meals, regurgitation, chronic cough, and hoarseness — especially at night.

Lifestyle changes

Smaller meals, avoiding lying down for 2–3 hours after eating, weight loss, and elevating the head of the bed.

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