Gerd Treatments

I suspect that I have GERD. My father had this in my age, so we think it is genetic. He waited 20 years before a doctor. As it had done harm. He recommended me to wait a couple weeks / months, see if it goes away. I do not think it will. At the time, or, I see my doctor and explain the situation. If, as my father, I come to Pantoloc, how long can you treat? My father is a life, but online research shows that only a few months. Looking for different maturities, a generic estimate.