Main blog
GERD vs Heart Attack: How to Tell the Difference
Chest pain from GERD feels like burning behind the breastbone and often improves with antacids or position changes. Heart attack pain feels like crushing pressure, radiates to arms/jaw, lasts longer,...
GERD vs Heart Attack: How to Tell the Difference
Chest pain from GERD feels like burning behind the breastbone and often improves with antacids or position changes. Heart attack pain feels like crushing pressure, radiates to arms/jaw, lasts longer,...
Alginate for Reflux & LPR: How It Works, Safety...
Sodium alginate forms a floating “raft” that blocks acid and pepsin from reaching the esophagus, giving fast reflux relief. Evidence supports benefit for GERD and LPR. Some Gaviscon variants use...
Alginate for Reflux & LPR: How It Works, Safety, Use
Sodium alginate forms a floating “raft” that blocks acid and pepsin from reaching the esophagus, giving fast reflux relief. Evidence supports benefit for GERD and LPR. Some Gaviscon variants use...
GLP-1 Drugs & Acid Reflux (GERD): Risks, Facts ...
Studies show GLP-1 drugs increase GERD risk (RR ~1.27; complications RR ~1.55), likely via slowed gastric emptying. Ozempic and other GLP-1s can aggravate reflux; short-acting agents may be worse. See...
GLP-1 Drugs & Acid Reflux (GERD): Risks, Facts & Relief
Studies show GLP-1 drugs increase GERD risk (RR ~1.27; complications RR ~1.55), likely via slowed gastric emptying. Ozempic and other GLP-1s can aggravate reflux; short-acting agents may be worse. See...
Natural Heartburn Remedies in Pregnancy
Try low-fat dairy (milk/yogurt), ginger tea, almonds, bananas, oatmeal, and small meals. Avoid spicy/tomato/citrus, caffeine, and late eating. Sleep on a wedge (6–8"). Consider alginate therapy for a physical barrier...
Natural Heartburn Remedies in Pregnancy
Try low-fat dairy (milk/yogurt), ginger tea, almonds, bananas, oatmeal, and small meals. Avoid spicy/tomato/citrus, caffeine, and late eating. Sleep on a wedge (6–8"). Consider alginate therapy for a physical barrier...
Sodium Alginate Side Effects
Most people tolerate sodium alginate well. Rare side effects include constipation at high doses and reduced absorption of some medications if dosing is not spaced properly. Take it after meals,...
Sodium Alginate Side Effects
Most people tolerate sodium alginate well. Rare side effects include constipation at high doses and reduced absorption of some medications if dosing is not spaced properly. Take it after meals,...
Antacids During Pregnancy: What’s OK & What to ...
Tums, Gaviscon, and Pepcid are generally safe antacids during pregnancy. Avoid Alka-Seltzer and anything with aluminum or high sodium. Use these only as directed, and always consult your doctor. Learn...
Antacids During Pregnancy: What’s OK & What to Avoid
Tums, Gaviscon, and Pepcid are generally safe antacids during pregnancy. Avoid Alka-Seltzer and anything with aluminum or high sodium. Use these only as directed, and always consult your doctor. Learn...