Added: Feb 19, 2008
Dr. David Robbins, the Director of endoscopic ultrasound at Beth Israel Medical Center, reviews heartburn. Heartburn is the common symptom associated with GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease. Acid injury in the esophagus can cause Barrett's esophagus which is a precancerous condition. People with a histal hernia are at risk for reflux disease.
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