I had acid reflux last night so sat up in bed most of the night. Took my Omeprazole tablet 10 mg this morning and it did no good. I had to take some antacids which helped for a while but the heartburn came back again. I have finally taken a Zantac and am waiting to see if that helps.
Found this article below. (hope it will fit into one post).
What Is Heartburn/Acid Reflux (Or ‘Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease’)?
Heartburn is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus felt just below the breastbone caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus. However you should not get heartburn that often but if it occurs more than say twice a week it can mean you may have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease commonly called GERD. Obviously you need to see your Doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a condition where the liquid contents of the stomach flows back up and enters the esophagus (or refluxes). GERD is a chronic condition and once you have this it usually lasts your entire life. The regurgitated liquid contains stomach acid and pepsin which is an enzyme produced by the stomach to digest the proteins in the stomach from your food. Reflux can also contain Bile which has flowed up into the stomach from the Duodenum this is the part of the small intestine at the lower part of the stomach. However the acid is believed to be the component most likely to cause injury such as inflammation and damage to the esophagus. Treatment can help to heal the damaged esophagus but if treatment is stopped it usually does not take too long for the symptoms to re-appear and treatment for acid reflux usually has to be continued for life.
Page will not take all of the article will split it into different parts
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