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How are digestive problems of heartburn and ulcers related to the stomach?
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When stomach fluids irritate the lower esophagus the common digestive ailment that results is called?
Either acid reflux or heartburn.
What does queasy stomach mean?
Look in the dictionary! (not)Queasy stomach means A disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea basically it means a upset tummy.
Why do you get indigestion if you drink too much alcohol?
Drinking too much alcohol can upset the stomach and digestive system which can often cause indigestion and heartburn.
What kind of digestive problems can drinking too much orange juice cause?
One common reaction to orange juice is heartburn, especially on an empty stomach in people who are prone to acid reflux. Also related to the high acid level in orange juice is enamel erosion of the teeth. Large doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhea.
What are the uses of Prisolec?
Prisolec, once ingested, treats problems in the stomach and esophagus. It lessens the amount of acid the stomach creates, and helps heartburn and pain when swallowing.
What does a person do if they took Vioxx and is now having digestive problems and stomach problems?
In the UK Vioxx was taken off the market and is no longer prescribed because it can effect the elderly's heart rate and cause stomach problems. Best thing to do is return to your Doctor within the next 42 hours and ask to have your medication changed and also consider using a anti-acid medication in the meantime to help with any acid or heartburn.
What is the drug nexium for?
Esomeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, erosive esophagitis). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer of the esophagus).
How would heartburn affect your day to day life?
Heartburn occurs when digestive juices from the stomach move back up into the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.A bit more:As to what heartburn actually does, it can cause irritation, and even corrosion of the stomach and esophagus. If you have frequent heartburn, or if it's severe, you need to see your doctor.
What are the symptoms for heartburn vs an upset stomach?
Heartburn is an acidic feeling in your chest, throat, maybe stomach area, while an upset stomach is only a pain or uncomfortable feeling in your stomach.
Is the stomach in the digestive?
Yes. The stomach is part of the digestive system.
In what part of the digestive system do antacids work?
Antacids neutralise the acid made by your stomach. They are normally used where it is helpful to neutralise the acid made by the stomach. I.e, for acid reflux which causes heartburn. They product normally works in the area between the Sphincter at the top of the stomach and the Gut located at the base of the stomach.
Where does heartburn occurs?
Heartburn occurs within the esophagus and stomach. Stomach acid travels up the esophagus causing a burning feeling in the throat and chest.
