Heartburn

Burning Fact: Up to 1 in 5 Australians experience heartburn at least once a week¹

1. Digestive Health Foundation, Gastroenterological Society Of Australia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults. Guidelines for clinicians. 4th edition, 2008.

Burning Fact: Heartburn is the most common symptom of GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease)

Burning Fact: Certain foods, such as fat, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol can aggravate heartburn symptoms

1. Digestive Health Foundation, Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults.

Burning Fact: Certain foods, such as fat, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol can aggravate heartburn symptoms¹

1. Digestive Health Foundation, Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults.

Burning Fact: Smoking can aggravate heartburn, another good reason to quit

Burning Fact: Heartburn affects more than your physical health, it can affect your quality of life

Burning Fact: If you experience heartburn or reflux symptoms regularly – a few days a week – or your symptoms interfere with daily life you may need treatment¹

1. Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Facts about heartburn: oesophageal reflux. 3rd edition, 2007.

Burning Fact: Effective medicines are available to treat heartburn

Burning Fact: Heartburn is not caused by excess acid, but by acid moving backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus, causing pain and discomfort¹

1. Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Facts about heartburn: oesophageal reflux. 3rd edition, 2007.

Burning Fact: Acid reflux may damage your oesophagus if the condition becomes chronic¹

1. Digestive Health Foundation, Gastroenterological Society Of Australia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults. Guidelines for clinicians. 4th edition, 2008.

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