Acid Reflux Heartburn and Medications

Many people delay this important step toward recovery and cure of this serious condition.
This can lead to serious problems especially if you are already taking prescribed medications for other medical conditions.


Probably the most common side effect associated with prescription medications relates to their affects on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle that is located where the esophagus joins the stomach.
This most commonly happens when you lay down to rest which increases the pressure on the LES muscle.
You doctor cannot read your mind and unless you keep him informed of you symptoms and what over the counter medications you are taking for the condition he cannot effectively treat your medical condition.
Certain medications like calcium channel blockers used to treat cardiac problems and high cholesterol levels, cause the LES muscle to be less efficient thereby allowing to acid reflux up the esophagus.


Today there are several very good acid reflux and heartburn medications that your doctor can prescribe to reduce your symptoms and heal acid reflux damage.
In general this group of medications reduces the amount of acid that the stomach produces thereby reducing the damage done by acid reflux.
Zantac is the most common H2 blocker prescribed but all appear to work equally well in treating acid reflux heartburn when taken in accordance to directions.


If you take medications that are required for other serious health conditions you will have to consider alternative methods of treating your heartburn and acid reflux condition.
Endoscopic surgical methods are directed to the LES and the area of the stomach just below the lower esophageal sphincter.
Published result show that this method is very effective in patients that have severe acid reflux heartburn and or cannot take commonly prescribed acid reflux medications.
Especially if the symptoms do not improve.
He can prescribe the proper medication or procedure that will reduce your symptoms and allow your body to heal itself from the affects of acid reflux.