Determining the Cause

Chief Complaint: Heartburn

Differential Diagnosis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Esophagitis, pill esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis,  reflux hypersensitivity or functional heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Pivotal Assessment	Findings
History	Gnawing, burning discomfort (dyspepsia) relieved by intake of certain foods or liquids (eg, ice cream, milk) or antacids	Regurgitation