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Understanding the Difference Between Heartburn and GERD

Published Friday, September 25, 2026 · Updated September 25

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  • A 2021 analysis of nine Indian studies involving 20,614 people estimated the pooled prevalence of GERD in India at 15.6%.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between heartburn and GERD, noting that simply increasing acid-suppressing medicines does not always resolve persistent symptoms and that proper diagnosis is crucial.

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