Skim through the health section of your trusted newspaper and you’ll see a resurgence in stories about acid reflux. That’s a disorder in which stomach acid enters the esophagus, with symptoms like heartburn, sore throat, burping and regurgitation. Reflux hurts. There’s no question about that. And many Americans reach for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and related antacids to suppress acid production and relieve their pain. Yet, according to a new study released by American researchers, that’s not only ineffective as [...]
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Acid reflux is a disorder in which stomach acid escapes through the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES). That’s a valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus. The problem is, stomach acid is supposed to stay in the stomach. When it enters the esophagus, acid reflux occurs, with symptoms including: pain and burning in the chest heartburn and nausea burping and hiccups hoarseness chronic sore throat Another symptom of acid reflux is regurgitation – that foul taste in your mouth when [...]
The pain may be different, and the process might take a different road, but men and woman with acid reflux both have at least one thing in common: reflux sucks. According to a new Australian study, gastroesophageal reflux, also known as acid reflux, may affect men and women with different symptoms and severity. Women are more likely to seek help for heart burn than men. Yet of the patients who seek treatment for acid reflux, men tend to have more [...]
Admittedly it can be hard to put a name to acid reflux. That’s some kind of digestion problem right? Well yes. But chances are good that you’re familiar with the symptoms. Pain in the chest. Burping and hiccups. That foul taste in your mouth when you regurgitate after a meal. Acid reflux. Lovely. Acid reflux is when hydrochloric acid escapes the stomach and enters the esophagus. You’re more vulnerable to reflux if you’re pregnant or overweight. Other factors that can [...]
What do proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System have in common? Well, they’re both designed to reduce the pain of acid reflux. But the former is a prescription and over-the-counter drug to reduce the discomfort of reflux. The latter is a natural solution to treat the cause of this common problem. Building on that, PPIs are linked to a concerning list of side effects and are not safe for long-term use. Reflux Elimination System, being natural, [...]
