Reaching for an antacid after a heavy meal or before bed has become as automatic for many people as brushing their teeth. In fact, in certain cultures in India, people rely on popular antacid brands ...

1 University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Groningen, The Netherlands 2 University of Groningen and University Medical Center ...

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Most oral medications do not contain gluten, but it is important to check labels for safety. For constipation, stool softeners and osmotic laxatives are considered gentle and effective. Pepto-Bismol ...

Antacids provide fast relief by neutralizing stomach acid, but do not heal the esophageal lining. H2 antagonists reduce stomach acid and help, to some extent, heal the esophageal lining. PPIs may be ...

Objectives The potential link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and hypertension remains unclear. It is uncertain whether such an association exists, whether it represents a class-of-PPI effect ...

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Indigestion can cause symptoms like stomach upset and pain in the upper abdomen. Gastritis can cause upper central abdominal pain and bloating. Gallstones can cause sudden, intense pain in the upper ...

Synthroid, also known by its generic name, levothyroxine, is taken for hypothyroidism — a low-functioning thyroid gland. It's a hormone replacement for people who don't make enough thyroid hormone — ...