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How is heartburn diagnosed?

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Heartburn usually is diagnosed by patient histories, symptoms, and clinical assessments. Additional procedures may be used to confirm the diagnosis

First answer by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Contributor trust: 16 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

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