How common are GERD and heartburn?

Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:

Up to 60 million people in the US suffer from heartburn; 15 million have heartburn every day. Watch Dr. Oz explain what happens when you get heartburn and what you can do to stop it.

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Up to 60 million people in the US suffer from heartburn; 15 million have heartburn every day. Watch Dr. Oz explain what happens when you get heartburn and what you can do to stop it. More
Occasional heartburn is very common. Frequent heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are less common. Some experts estimate that over 60 million people in the United States get heartburn at least once a month and that over 15 million have heartburn every day. Daily heartburn could be a symptom of GERD.

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Occasional heartburn is very common. Frequent heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are less common. Some experts estimate that over 60 million people in the United States get heartburn at least once a month and that over 15 million... More