From the July 2019 issue of Weill Cornell Medicine's Women's Health Advisor (WHA)
Benefits and Risks of Acid Reflux Medications
Proton pump inhibitors are appropriate for some patients but not for others.
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Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid comes up into the esophagus. Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn, which many experience as a source of occasional minor discomfort. But there are times when heartburn should be viewed as a cause for concern rather than as a periodic annoyance. […]