| The most frequent symptoms of GERD are so
common that they may not be associated with a disease. Self-diagnosis
can lead to mistreatment. Consultation with a physician is essential to
proper diagnosis and treatment of GERD.
Persistent heartburn is the most frequent—but not the only—symptom
of GERD. (The disease may be present even without apparent symptoms.)
Heartburn is so common that it often is not associated with a serious
disease, like GERD. All too often, GERD is either self- treated or mistreated.
GERD is a chronic disease. Treatment usually must be maintained on a
long-term basis, even after symptoms have been brought under control.
Issues of daily living, and compliance with long-term use of medication
need to be addressed as well. This can be accomplished through follow-up,
support, and education.
Prevacid
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DRUG NAME:Prevacid
Prevacid is a prescription medication that is effective for many people
in fighting heartburn associated with acid reflux disease and healing
damage to your esophagus. One Prevacid a day can:
- Help prevent the acid that causes heartburn pain
- Provide heartburn relief for up to 24 hours
- Heal damage to your esophagus
- Stop the damage from coming back if maintenance therapy is prescribed
- Your results may vary.
How Prevacid Works
Prevacid is a type of medication called a proton pump inhibitor, commonly
known as a PPI.
There are cells in the lining of your stomach that contain pumps which
produce the acid your body uses during digestion. The burning pain from
acid reflux disease is caused when this stomach acid backs up, or refluxes,
into the esophagus. Prevacid helps prevent stomach acid production by
turning off many of the acid-producing pumps. In doing so, Prevacid helps
reduce the amount of acid backing up into your esophagus.
For many people, taking one dose of Prevacid a day can relieve the heartburn
symptoms for up to 24 hours. Prevacid also helps heal damage the acid
may have caused to your esophagus. Continuing to take Prevacid, if prescribed,
can maintain healing of the damage caused by acid reflux disease so that
damage doesn't recur. Your results may vary.
When is it occasional heartburn and when is it acid reflux disease?
Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux disease. Most people
experience occasional heartburn. In fact, as many as 36% to 44% of Americans
experience heartburn at least once a month. Occasional heartburn can typically
be relieved with over-the-counter medications if needed. But if you experience
persistent and recurring heartburn — that is, two or more days a
week, even though you've tried over-the-counter treatments and changed
your diet — it could be acid reflux disease and you should schedule
an appointment with your doctor.
Will acid reflux disease go away on its own?
Acid reflux disease is often a chronic condition, but its symptoms can
be managed. That is why it's important to talk to your doctor about treatment
options. Over time, acid reflux disease can lead to serious complications.
What does acid reflux disease feel like?
Acid reflux disease is a complex condition with many degrees of severity,
ranging from symptoms only (symptomatic acid reflux disease) to erosive
esophagitis. However, the most common symptom of acid reflux disease is
persistent heartburn. Other symptoms may include:
- A sour taste in your mouth, caused by refluxing acid
- Difficulty swallowing
- Persistent coughing or hoarseness
- Belching or regurgitation
- And even chest pain not related to your heart
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