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Why am I suddenly experiencing severe heartburn every single night?

1. Introduction Sudden, severe heartburn occurring strictly at night is primarily caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid into the esophagus while lying in a supine position, a condition frequently associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. When the body is horizontal, gravity no longer assists in keeping stomach contents contained, allowing acidic fluid to bypass a … Read more

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease, widely known in clinical practice as GERD, is a chronic digestive disorder where stomach acid persistently flows backward into the esophagus. While occasional acid reflux is a normal physiological occurrence, the disease is diagnosed when this backward flow happens frequently, causing bothersome symptoms or leading to physical damage of the … Read more