Heartburn can be a once-in-a-while irritation or it can occur frequently, requiring sufferers to take daily medication. If you have chronic heartburn and are taking medication, whether the kind you can get over the counter or by prescription, you may have GERD, a serious medical condition.

If you’re concerned about chronic heartburn, be sure to check out the following resources:

• Heartburn or GERD?
• What Is GERD?
• Do You Have GERD? Quiz
• Additional Symptoms
• Talk to Your Doctor