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22 sie 2024 · Antacids that neutralize stomach acid. Antacids containing calcium carbonate, such as Mylanta, Rolaids and Tums, may provide quick relief. But antacids alone won't heal an inflamed esophagus damaged by stomach acid. Overuse of some antacids can cause side effects, such as diarrhea or sometimes kidney complications.
Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
9 sie 2023 · New research suggests long-term use of certain acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may be associated with a risk of developing dementia.
9 sie 2023 · A study has found a link between certain acid reflux medications and higher dementia risk. People who took proton pump inhibitors longer than four-and-a-half years were at greater risk.
22 sie 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition in which stomach acid repeatedly flows back up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the esophagus.
1 lip 2016 · Routine use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs)—drugs such as Nexium and Prilosec, used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease or peptic ulcers—may cause or accelerate dementia in...
10 sie 2023 · People who take proton pump inhibitors for about 4½ years or more have a 33 percent higher risk of developing dementia, study shows.
