All posts tagged "Acid Reflux & GERD"
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How is acid reflux treated?
Medication that can be used to treat acid reflux or to reduce symptoms can be obtained with a...
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What are the side effects of Famotidine?
Famotidine is also known by its brand name, Pepcid AC, and belongs to the same class of drugs...
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How do you minimize lung scarring?
Also known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary fibrosis, lung scarring is a rare disease that causes scar...
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What causes slight pinching pain in the upper-left chest?
Some of the other conditions affecting the heart that sometimes cause a pinching sensation include coronary artery disease,...
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What are some of the long-term effects of using Excedrin?
Some of the other common side effects of Excedrin are heartburn and insomnia, as noted by Everyday Health....
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Why does Pepto-Bismol cause black stool?
Pepto-Bismol is a brand-name, over-the-counter bismuth subsalicylate medication used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, nausea and upset stomach. It...
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What can you buy over the counter for acid reflux?
Antacids are often sold in liquid form, which is helpful in coating the esophagus and reducing stomach acids....
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Why is Omeprazole 40 mg prescribed?
Omeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn, but rather for long-term reduction of stomach acid to reduce...
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What causes heartburn in women?
Overeating and specific foods and drinks, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, onions, coffee and alcohol, can cause the...
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How do you treat a hernia without surgery?
Hiatal hernias occur when there is a tear in the diaphragm, allowing part of the stomach to protrude,...
