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http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/medications.html is a good starting point when considering different acid reflux medications. Ask your doctor whether any cheaper alternative medicines will work for you.
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What is the most common name for Acid Reflux?
Acid Reflux is referred to as GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) but it is most commonly known as heartburn (symptom of reflux).
What is the name of the acid associated with acid reflux?
Gastric acid (also known as stomach acid)
What is the name of the burning sensation due to irritation caused by stomach acid backing up into the 'esophagus'?
Acid Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux if you prefer.
Is heartburn or acid reflux the technical name?
Heartburn and acid reflux can feel similar, but in reality, they are not the same thing. So first and foremost, there would be two technical names. For heartburn, the medical term is pyrosis. For acid reflux, the term is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is is lansoprazole?
It is a medicine for acid reflux. The brand name is Prevacid.
Why is pantoprazole sod 40 only temporary?
Pantoprazole (generic name for Protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor. It reduces the amount of acid being produced in the stomach which can prevent or alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux. Its effects are only temporary (about a day) until the medication is used up. For many people, the medication is taken on a daily basis.
What is the brand name of omeprazole 40mg?
Prilosec, it is a medicine used for acid reflux disease.
What is omprrazole?
Omprrazole is the generic name for Prilosec a drug to suppress the stomach's production of acid to prevent indigestion, acid reflux.
What does the medicine Prilosec treat?
Prilosec is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication which also goes by the name of Omeprazole. It is used to treat the discomfort of frequent heartburn. It is also used to treat excess stomach acid and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
What is the name of the burning sensation due to irritation caused by stomach acid backing up in the esophagus?
Acid reflux or heartburn.
What are three disorders of the digestive system?
3 digestive disorders are acid reflux, ulcers, and barret's esophagus to name a few. Acid reflux, commonly known as heart burn, is caused by the acidic contents of the stomach moving up into the esophagus. Ulcers are often caused by the bacteria H. pylori, and is treated with antibiotic medication. Ulcers may also be caused by stress. Barret's esophagus is caused by long term acid reflux, where the acid changes the composition of the cellular lining of the esophagus.
What is the name of the body part where you get acid reflux?
stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus
