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Suffering from acid reflux? Here's what you can do Heartburn is a painful, burning feeling in the middle of your chest. It's not really in your heart, though. It's caused by stomach acid rising into your oesophagus (reflux), which runs through your chest, close to your heart. Heartburn is an occasional symptom for many people and a chronic condition for others, occurring frequently. When it's chronic, you might have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). When related to GERD, heartburn occurs when stomach juices, including acids and enzymes, backwash into your oesophagus. Your stomach has a thick mucous lining that protects it from these substances, but your oesophagus doesn't. A valve at the bottom of your oesophagus called the lower oesophagal sphincter is supposed to keep stomach contents from coming back up. But sometimes it's weak or doesn't close all the way. Acid reflux that causes heartburn may also indicate other hidden problems in your digestive...

Dangers of Acidity Pills: 5 Things That Will Happen to Your Body if You're Taking Too Many Acid Reflux Drugs Antacids are a type of medication that relieves heartburn and indigestion by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. These medicines neutralize the acid in your stomach by stopping an enzyme that creates acid to break down food for digestion. These are used to treat symptoms of excess stomach acid, such as: • Acid reflux, which can include a bitter taste, persistent cough, pain when lying down and trouble swallowing. • Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest or throat • Indigestion: gas or bloating Antacids are usually taken in the form of liquid, chewable gummy or tablet that you dissolve in water to drink. These medications are usually available in shops without any prescriptions. Side Effects of Antacids Do you suffer from acidity often and pop these acid reflux drugs as candies? Then you need to be aware of the potential risks. A new study has found that ...