The group of medicines which can alleviate heartburn quickly and is the most widely prescribed class of drugs in Britain can actually increase the risk of cancer, reveals a recent study.
Heartburn - Symptom Evaluation
Heartburn is a symptom that occurs due to irritation of the food pipe either due to acid reflux or direct contact with spicy and irritant foods.
Heartburn is a symptom that occurs due to irritation of the food pipe either due to acid reflux or direct contact with spicy and irritant foods.
Peter Weissberg, medical director of the British Heart Foundation, said: "Doctors need to be sure they are really necessary."
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
Reflux Esophagitis- Overview
Reflux esophagitis is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. This happens when there is a upward movement of the acid from the stomach due to weakness of the esophageal sphincter.
Reflux esophagitis is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. This happens when there is a upward movement of the acid from the stomach due to weakness of the esophageal sphincter.
Indigestion or Dyspepsia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Indigestion or dyspepsia is referred to as nonspecific symptoms or discomfort that causes persistent pain or fullness in the upper abdomen, soon after the meal starts.
Indigestion or dyspepsia is referred to as nonspecific symptoms or discomfort that causes persistent pain or fullness in the upper abdomen, soon after the meal starts.
