GERD Management: Symptoms, Side Effects & Trigger Foods

GERD symptoms like a tight throat and stomach burn are often managed with PPIs, though side effects from medications like Prilosec must be considered. Tailoring a diet for Barrett's esophagus can prevent long-term intestinal damage.

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Calcium Channel Blockers & GERD

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Doug Dohrman

When you have heartburn -- a painful, burning sensation behind or below the breastbone -- you might be quick to blame it on something you ate. But persistent or frequent heartburn that disrupts your well-being or daily life might be more than a matter of your diet.