Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, commonly referred to as GERD go hand in hand. Most people who experience heartburn often have GERD. GERD is a condition where the stomach acid travels up to the esophagus and causes pain or heartburn. It... 

Heartburn is a very good indication of more serious problems but only if it is chronic. This means that the heartburn is not a one time incident but one that keeps recurring for at least two times a week for three months.   Heartburn is when acid from... 

If you have heartburn, and you have been feeling this burning painful sensation regularly for over four weeks, then you need to have a doctor look at you immediately. Indigestion is not usually a problem to be ultra concerned with unless it starts to...