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Re: Burning Chest, Throat, Stomach - Can't Stop It

From: Dennis Wilcox,M.D.
Date: 08/31/00
Time: 00:12:31

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Trying different treatments for symptoms to see if they will respond is what we call empiric therapy. Its OK for minor temporary ailments but long term illness demands a more scientific approach with specific medical tests to define the diagnosis. Visit my website for a description of the proper workup for the disease we call GERD and ask your physician to have you properly tested. My website is http://www.sdheartburn.com

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