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Heartburn is often caused by acid reflux.

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Is it true that heartburn is often caused by acid reflux?

Yes. Heartburn is widely recognized in medical literature as a primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
2019
Identifies heartburn as one of the primary symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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J, C. & P, B. (2019). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/sga.0000000000000359

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology and New Treatment Trends.
2024
Establishes that GERD and its associated symptoms are caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
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K, K. & N, O. (2024). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Pathophysiology and New Treatment Trends.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.1551-23

Yeokwisan Attenuates Reflux-Induced Esophageal Injury and Suppresses Macrophage Inflammatory Responses Associated with MAPK/PI3K-Akt and NF-κB/COX-2 Signaling.
2026
Discusses reflux esophagitis and mucosal injury as a direct consequence of the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
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K, J., A, K., SY, K., DS, K., CS, K., E, S., & YM, L. (2026). Yeokwisan Attenuates Reflux-Induced Esophageal Injury and Suppresses Macrophage Inflammatory Responses Associated with MAPK/PI3K-Akt and NF-κB/COX-2 Signaling.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph19091422

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