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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor You've probably felt it -- a burning sensation building in your chest after eating, possibly traveling up to your throat and causing you to reach for an antacid. Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart -- rather, it's a digestive problem. Symptoms of Heartburn Heartburn is not actually a disorder in itself -- it's really a symptom of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. What Causes GERD? Why Irritable Bowel Syndrome and GERD Overlap See More About:  symptoms of heartburn  symptoms of gerd  Quick Ways to Reduce Heartburn Most people can take simple steps to prevent their chances of experiencing heartburn. Calming Nighttime Heartburn Heartburn During Pregnancy See More About:  heartburn safe diet  heartburn record  nighttime heartburn The Burn-Free Diet Changing your eating habits can help quell heartburn. Of course, everyone is different, so pay attention to how you react to certain foods -- you may want to try keeping a food diary. Safe Foods Foods to Avoid See More About:  safe foods for heartburn sufferers  foods that cause heartburn  heartburn diet Other Treatment Options Some folks may need to move beyond lifestyle changes and look to medications or surgery to control their heartburn. H2 Blockers Proton Pump Inhibitors Fundoplication Surgery See More About:  heartburn safe foods  heartburn safe recipes  proton pump inhibitors Health Ads Heartburn Diet Health Gerd Diet Health Weight Loss Good Health Tips Featured Articles Follow About Health on Twitter How to Have a Safer Surgery Should You Get a ReadyBox? Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter What I Wish I Knew Before Knee Replacement 10 Rules of Netiquette   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools From About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement