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Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptoms of Heartburn A burning or aching feeling that occurs after eating a heavy meal and lying down and starts in the chest under the breastbone (the sternum) can last from a few minutes to a few hours. If it doesn't go away with antacids and mostly occurs after exercise rather than eating, you should consult your physician or gastroenterologist.
Some symptoms of heartburn are:
If a baby vomits up or throws up almost every time he eats and seems fussy, the infant may have gastric reflux.
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