Don't ignore frequent heartburn — instead consult with your physician regarding an endoscopy and treatment to achieve early symptom resolution.
If you need a yardstick, here's a simple self-test developed by a panel of experts from the American College of Gastroenterology.
My baby often coughs and gags while eating When the contents of the stomach comes back up, your baby could cough, choke, or gag.
Endoscopy treatments The lower esophageal sphincter can be sometimes be tightened using an endoscope.
If the sphincter relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus.
Researchers using the Heidelberg pH test have known this for decades.