Do Enzymes Help Relieve Acid Reflux?
- Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Medications
Antacids
Antacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucus secretion. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. Many antacids are available without a prescription. The different brands all rely on various combinations of three basic ingredients: magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
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Acid Reflux Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
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