Doctor: Well, when did you first have the problem ? How long is it since you noticed it seemed  to be getting worst ? And what do you understand by "heartburn"?

Patient:  It must have been 18 months ago when I first noticed it. It was - a rush of stomach acid up into my mouth. That's heartburn, isn't it ? It seems to have got worst  this last fortnight.

Doctor:  Yes- what describe seems to be heartburn, alright when have you been getting it ? Usually before meals ? Or after ? And have you ever noticed any particular kind of other discomfort or pain, perhaps associated with the heartburn.

Patient:  Generally after, and I haven't felt any other special pain anywhere with it, no.

Doctor:  Were you say after meals- is that long after or short after ?

Patient:  Usually quite shortly after. I do a kind of burp-and this acid shoots up into my mouth. Very unpleasant.

Doctor:  I know- I get a slight burp occasionally myself, but only when I've had too much to eat. You know, made a bit of a pig of myself.
Mine's not a chronic condition like you seems to be. But you're not regularly over-eating, are you ?

Patient:  No, I'm not, I never. In fact.

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