Acid reflux News Sept 8 2009

Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux!

Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux!

The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Beware-of-heartburn-or-Acid-Reflux/articleshow/4982201.cms 

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Study: Heartburn Drugs Can Cause More Heartburn

Nearly 5 percent of Americans are taking drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux. A recent

study found that when people stop using these drugs, they often have "rebound" symptoms.

Even some who didn't have stomach problems to begin with had symptoms after the drugs.

NPR: 

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112564382&ft=1&f=1001

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Survey reveals high awareness of acid reflux, but shows patients aren't doing enough to manage their (ARA) - At some point in their lives, almost everyone has heartburn -- that burning,

uncomfortable feeling in the chest that often follows a big meal. For many people, heartburn

only happens once in a while.

Lexington Clipper-Herald:

http://www.lexch.com/articles/2009/09/04/ara/health_and_wellness/8588.txt

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Medication for acid reflux may lead to iron-deficiency anemia

Dear Dr. Gott: My significant other's health problems began six months ago with severe

shortness of breath and an upset stomach occurring as soon as he ate anything.

Tulsa World:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspxarticleid=20090903_17_D4_DearDr240374&rss_lnk=4

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