Acid reflux, heartburn affect many adults

Q: How common of a problem is heartburn?

A: Heartburn is the most common and "classic" symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is one of the most common illnesses treated in primary care offices, with some reports indicating that 14 percent of the adult population in the United States experience heartburn at least once per week. Seven percent have symptoms daily. About 61 million Americans have heartburn at least once per month; that is 44 percent of the adult population. Click here for full article.