my boyfriend has had acid reflux for several years, and has been taking medication on top of it. He recently told me he does not want to take medication because of the side effects, but we aren’t sure how to remedy the heartburn and acid reflux. does anyone have any suggestions, experiances, or anything to help?

Many might be wondering if acid reflux medication really works. Some would say yes and other might say no. To evaluate the medication, it is best to understand first what acid reflux is. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is another term for acid reflux. It usually occurs when the esophageal sphincter opens and loses its force that allows the food and acid reflux into the esophagus. When this happens the patient may feel a burning sensation called heartburn. This condition requires immediate diagnosis and treatment. If the condition is left unattended it can badly corrode the lining of the esophagus that may cause inflammation and possibly even cancer of the esophagus. Persistent acid reflux with heartburn can affect the person’s daily activity and can seriously impinge on the esophagus.

Acid reflux medication is not the remedy of choice even if they can treat the symptom. There are four classes of medications for acid reflux: antacids, alginates, H2 antagonist and proton pump inhibitor. There is a fifth class of medication which is being opposed by doctors – the natural medication that is gaining popularity because according to some it does not only treat the symptoms, but it also cure the disease.

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Acid reflux is medically referred to as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). As the name indicates, this is characterized by the reflux of stomach acids into the esophagus. It is a very common problem and many of us would have surely faced the symptoms of acid reflux. Symptoms of acid reflux disease are heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation of food into the mouth etc. Often the burning sensation or the heartburn gets so worse, that it seems to be a heart attack. Occasional symptoms appear because of eating of spicy foods or indigestion. But if these occur 2-3 times a week, then it surely indicates that there is something wrong with the digestive system.

The most common trend that people follow is to pop up an antacid. Though there is nothing wrong in doing, and it certainly gives instant relief, but for how long?

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For those who suffer from acid reflux and would like to reverse its discomforting effects, a lot of medications are available. With so many choices, a lot of the consumers opt for a natural acid reflux medication to aid their war on acid reflux.

These natural acid reflux medications are sometimes mass-produced by pharmaceutical companies, alongside the more common drugs, or they can be perfected at home, using natural ingredients.

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Choosing the right acid reflux medication for your needs isn’t always easy. After all, there are many causes and symptoms to consider. Furthermore, you need to find the right one that works for you. And that process just got more challenging as researchers have found that some heartburn drugs put users at a greater risk of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones begin to lose their density (bone mineral density or BMD), placing the sufferer at increased risk of a fracture or break. It’s a condition that typically occurs as we age when the body is less able to regenerate healthy new bone.

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