<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi doctor, Ive been experiencing heartburn and acid reflux for a few weeks now. Its starting to really bother me.  <response>: It sounds like you may be suffering from Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD. I recommend that you start taking a proton pump inhibitor like Omeprazole, Esomeprazole Nexium, Lansoprazole Prevacid, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole Aciphex, Dexlansoprazole Dexilant or H2 blockers such as Ranitidine or Nizatidine Axid. Sucralfate Carafate can also be used to protect the lining of the esophagus. 