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Heartburn

Also called: GERD, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Esophageal Reflux

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I would not add any more medications on your regimen without consulting your health-care professional and getting the condition looked at. It is...
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This is a great question because there is currently much debate about this issue. Recent studies have shown that long-term use of PPIs can lead to an...
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Heartburn is a daily occurrence for 10% of Americans and 50% of pregnant women. It's an occasional nuisance for another 30% of the population. Common...
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Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. (Some of the symptoms, however, are similar to those of a heart attack or heart disease...
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Severe heartburn and asthma often go hand-in-hand. Recent studies show that up to 89% of those with asthma also suffer from severe heartburn, known...
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There are so[me] normal changes that occur in pregnancy which may cause some pain ... Progesterone, a hormone that is high in pregnancy can cause the...
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GERD happens when acid from your stomach enters the tube (esophagus) that connects your mouth to your stomach. This may cause a burning feeling in...
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Yes. Heartburn is a common side effect of many medications, from aspirin to osteoporosis drugs to steroids.
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Simple heartburn that passes relatively quickly isn't dangerous -- certainly not life-threatening. But chronic, severe heartburn, especially with...
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Many doctors and pharmacists suggest over-the-counter antacids for occasional heartburn. If heartburn symptoms persist, your doctor may suggest...
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One safe, first step is to cut out any foods and drinks that trigger your heartburn symptoms. Coffee, chocolate, carbonated drinks, spicy foods...
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The answer depends on whether you're about to try an over-the-counter antacid or a long-term prescription drug. Each heartburn treatment works...
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Some medications need at least a little bit of stomach acidity to break down and be absorbed by your body. Ask your pharmacist about the specific...
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Your pharmacist can answer questions about medications, side effects, and drug interactions but can't prescribe new medications for heartburn. See...
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In 2008, researchers from Duke, M.D. Anderson, UNC, U. Michigan, and NCI published their findings on the use of flaxseed supplementation as a...
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