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Heartburn and similar gastric complaints

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

Conclusions

1. Heartburn and similar terms refer to a “Functional” Stomach disturbance. 2. Discontinue the use of Laxatives, Cathartics and Ant-Acid remedies. 3. Restore normal Gastric Acidity. 4. Take an adequate amount of water with meals, to secure a normal or physiologic digestion.

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    James A. McKenney M. D.

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McKenney, J.A. Heartburn and similar gastric complaints. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 17, 27 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03002504

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