Is Acid Reflux Associated With Headaches?
- 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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Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Acid Reflux Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acid suppression continues to be the mainstay for treating GERD that does not respond to lifestyle changes and treatment. The aim of drug therapy is... Read more »
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 »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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