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Making Sense of Over the Counter Heartburn Medicine

Kim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:54:54 +0000

You recognize the signs; the painful burning that starts at your breastbone and moves up into the back of your throat. Heartburn, also known as acid reflux and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is on the prowl once again and you need relief in the worst possible way. You head to the pharmacy to find a medication for your painful symptoms, but the shelves filled with many different over the counter heartburn medicine only serve to frustrate and confuse you. Which one will meet your needs best? To help you make the right choice, you need the facts about how each medication works and how to know which one will be the best treatment for you. Here’s a look at the three main options and how each one works. read more..

Tips for Finding the Best Heartburn Medicine

Kim — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:54:54 +0000

Heartburn is a common problem that faces almost everyone at one time or another. Although heartburn is rarely a serious condition, it can be painful enough to get in the way of daily activities. In some cases, the burning becomes so intense that it is mistaken for the symptoms of a heart attack. Whether you suffer from heartburn once a week or once in a blue moon, there are effective methods to relieve the painful symptoms. You can head to the pharmacy or talk to your doctor about the best heartburn medicine for you. read more..

Helping Your Heartburn Tablet Help You

Kim — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:34:10 +0000

There’s no sense taking a heartburn tablet or liquid or pill if you are not going to help it do its work. No one pill or medicine can fix all of the reasons why you may be getting heartburn or acid indigestion. This is condition that often has a variety of circumstances in order for it to have developed. Distressing symptoms that keep you awake all night, such as coughing, heartburn or vomiting after belching needs much more than just a heartburn tablet or two. read more..

Acid Relief In A Pill: GERD Medication

Kim — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:41:16 +0000

If an individual is experiencing a burning sensation underneath their sternum or breastbone they may be experiencing what is known as heartburn. Generally, the individual will find that their heartburn is caused by a number of factors. Some of those factors could include the eating of certain foods, certain lifestyle choices or being overweight. read more..

Relief Is A Swallow Away: Protonix Medication

Kim — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:49:22 +0000

The good news in regards to having heartburn or GERD is that there are many options in regards to managing or treating this medical condition to get heartburn relief. One of the common ways for a doctor to treat heartburn is through prescription medication. One of those prescription medications is Protonix. read more..

Study Indicates Heartburn Drugs Cause Fractures

Kim — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:58:24 +0000

A recently published report in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that certain drugs used for treating heartburn can lead to an elevated risk of fractures in women who are post-menopausal. These drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are often prescribed by a physician, but some can also be purchased over the counter. read more..

Spelling Relief: Heartburn Medicine

Kim — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:33:23 +0000

Sufferers from the condition of heartburn are well aware of the pain that can be experienced when it comes to heartburn. This is because the acid from the stomach flows upward into the esophagus and literally burns the inner lining of the esophagus. This burning generally begins behind the breast bone and spreads upwards towards the mouth. In fact sometimes the sufferer can actually experience the acid reflux in their mouth. read more..

How to Avoid Taking Heartburn Medication

Kim — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:20:32 +0000

Heartburn is that medical condition in which the gastric juices from the stomach back up into the esophagus. Generally the symptoms of heartburn include a burning pain which starts from behind the sternum and flows upward. read more..

How To Get Rid Of Heartburn Quickly

Kim — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:31:51 +0000

If you’re suffering from heartburn, you probably just want to get some relief as quickly as you can. For many people, this means driving over to your nearest pharmacy and buying some type of over-the-counter antacid product for fast treatment of heartburn symptoms. The reason antacids are usually the first choice for many people as a way to get rid of heartburn quickly is because they aren’t as expensive as prescription medications. However, they may not always give you the most effective relief. read more..