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Heartburn Symptoms

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Heartburn is a painful sensation felt in the chest due to stomach acid traveling up into the esophagus. Symptoms are usually worse after eating, lying down, or bending over.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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75 participants in 2 trials

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Examine Database: Heartburn Symptoms

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Melatonin	C	Participants: 60	Moderate Improvement
Lactase Enzyme	C	Participants: 15	Small Improvement
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Melatonin

Moderate Improvement

Lactase Enzyme

Small Improvement

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Heartburn Symptoms

Examine Database: Heartburn Symptoms

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