1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the upper esophageal sphincter.
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False

2. Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus.
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False

3. Pregnant women often suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion caused by GERD.
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False

4. Hiatal hernia can not result in GERD.
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False

5. Coughing, vomiting, straining, or sudden physical exertion can cause increased pressure in the abdomen resulting in hiatal hernia.
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False

6. Foods and beverages, including chocolate, peppermint, fried or fatty foods, coffee, or alcoholic beverages, may cause reflux and heartburn.
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False

7. Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is the most common symptom of GERD and usually feels like a burning chest pain beginning behind the breastbone and moving upward to the neck and throat.
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False

8. The burning, pressure, or pain of heartburn can last as long as 2 hours and is often worse after eating.
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False

9. Lying down or bending never results in heartburn.
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False

10. Many people obtain relief by standing upright or by taking an antacid that clears acid out of the esophagus.
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False

11. Avoiding certain foods and decreasing the size of portions at mealtime may help control symptoms.
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False

12. Antacids taken regularly can neutralize acid in the esophagus and stomach, and stop heartburn.
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False

13. Long-term use of antacids has side effects, including diarrhea, altered calcium metabolism (a change in the way the body breaks down and uses calcium), and buildup of magnesium in the body.
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False

14. For chronic reflux and heartburn, the doctor may prescribe medications to reduce acid in the stomach.
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False

15. Antacids taken regularly can neutralize acid in the esophagus and stomach, and stop heartburn.
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False

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