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What causes heartburn? What's the difference between heartburn and indigestion? When are heartburn symptoms a sign of GERD? A Scripps family medicine physician explains causes and treatments. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6857p Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth! Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/ Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube Instagram: www.instagram.com 0:55 - What is heartburn? 1:22 - What causes heartburn? 2:27 - What kind of acidic and citrus foods can cause heartburn? 2:54 - What are heartburn symptoms? 3:44 - Who is susceptible to heartburn? 4:54 - Why does heartburn happen during pregnancy? 5:33 - How can you tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? 7:08 - What is GERD? 7:47 - How can you treat GERD? 8:48 - Does chewing gum help relieve GERD? 9:08 - Does drinking water at room temperature help with digestion? 9:54 - What are medications that can help with heartburn? 10:54 - How often should you take heartburn medication? How long shou