This burning pain is getting to me, I could just try drinking some milk instead of my usual beer Can't tell him I have had heartburn most of my adult life - it would only be another burden and worry - what difference would it make now - I don't want to make a fuss What is it with this heartburn when I bend over and/or exert myself? I'm young, fit and take care of myself. Can't be anything serious can it? I'll just take more Gaviscon! He's had heartburn but it's getting worse, perhaps we should go to the doctor and see what's causing it Mum's had indigestion for years, but it's now getting painful. She can't just hope it goes away. We have to persuade her to see a Doctor This heartburn hurts, doctor says it's the beer and not to worry. I did tell the doctor that my father died from oesophageal cancer, but he says I'm too young to have anything serious just take another rennie

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