Acid Reflux Treatment with Prevacid
Many people today suffer from heartburn. People with constant heartburn that occurs several times a week may actually have a condition called acid reflux disease. Acid reflux disease is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Treating acid reflux disease is the only way to control it and possibly prevent it from reoccurring. One medication that is used for acid reflux treatment is Prevacid.
Before learning about Prevacid, you must first understand what acid reflux is. Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach that is used to digest food enters your esophagus because it either backs up into it, or it refluxes. This is because the barrier that divides the stomach from the esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) either does not close properly or relaxes too often. This digestive acid slowly destroys your esophagus and is often quite painful. Your stomach has a special lining that prevents it from being damaged by this digestive acid, but your esophagus does not. If left untreated, acid reflux can permanently damage your esophagus.
An acid reflux cure is not entirely possible. Prevacid can ultimately stop reoccurring heartburn and damage to your esophagus caused by acid reflux if taken daily along with diet and lifestyle changes. 1 pill a day is all that is needed. Prevacid is called a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PIP). It works by shutting down or inhibiting some of the digestive acid in your stomach from being pumped out. This then prevents it from backing up into your esophagus and hence gives your esophagus a chance to heal from the acid reflux damage.
In order for this acid reflux treatment to work, you must follow your doctor's directions. You must take Prevacid daily for several weeks, possibly indefinitely. You must also follow a strict diet of avoiding foods that can trigger your acid reflux. Foods that trigger acid reflux are: orange juice, tomato juice, alcohol, fattening foods, onions, sodas, coffees, chocolates, mints, mint gum, and any kind of spicy foods. You need to be sure your meals are well balanced and small in portion sizes. You may also have to change your lifestyle. You need to eliminate or reduce stress, wear loose fitting clothes without belts, exercise, avoid cigarettes and cigars, and do not eat 3 hours before you go to sleep.
Your doctor can determine if you have acid reflux disease and if Prevacid is right for you. For more information on Prevacid you can go to their website at prevacid.com. This website also offers a free 28 day trial of Prevacid and a free information kit on acid reflux disease. With the proper acid reflux treatment, you can get your acid reflux in control and start living your life heartburn free.
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