Acid reflux drugs - Silent killers
The drugs Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix are called proton pump inhibitors. They can be used only for maximum of eight weeks continuously. It is written on the package too. Even though the doctors knew this they simply allow or encourage the patients to take it on a regular basis. Unfortunately no studies are done on the side effects it can cause on a long run. However we know there are potential side effects. The symptom relief does not rule out serious stomach conditions.
The most known side effects are headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. As a
whole body the effects are:
Enlarged abdomen, allergic reaction, asthenia, back pain, chest pain, chest pain substernal, facial edema, peripheral edema, hot flushes, fatigue, fever, flu-like disorder, generalized edema, leg edema, malaise, pain rigors;
Cardiovascular problems: flushing, hypertension, tachycardia;
Endocrine problems: goiter; Gastrointestinal bowel irregularity, constipation aggravated, dyspepsia, dysphagia, dysplasia GI, epigastric pain, eructation, esophageal disorder, frequent stools, gastroenteritis, GI hemorrhage, GI symptoms not otherwise specified, hiccup, melena, mouth disorder, pharynx disorder, rectal disorder, serum gastrin increased, tongue disorder, tongue edema, ulcerative stomatitis, vomiting;
Hearing problems of acid reflux drugs: earache, tinnitus; Hematologic problem: anemia, anemia hypochromic, cervical lymphoadenopathy, epistaxis, leukocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia; Hepatic problems: bilirubinemia, hepatic function abnormal, SGOT increased, SGPT increased;
Metabolic/Nutritional side effects of GERD drugs: glycosuria, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, increased alkaline phosphatase, thirst, vitamin B12 deficiency, weight increase, weight decrease; Musculoskeletal problems: arthralgia, arthritis aggravated, arthropathy, cramps, fibromyalgia syndrome, hernia, polymyalgia rheumatica;
Nervous System/Psychiatric problems: anorexia, apathy, appetite increased, confusion, depression aggravated, dizziness, hypertonia, nervousness, hypoesthesia, impotence, insomnia, migraine, migraine aggravated, paresthesia, sleep disorder, somnolence, tremor, vertigo, visual field defect;
Reproductive side effects of acid reflux drugs: dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder, vaginitis;
Respiratory problems: asthma aggravated, coughing, dyspnea, larynx edema, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis;
Skin and Appendages deseases: acne, angioedema, dermatitis, pruritus, pruritus ani, rash, rash erythematous, rash maculo-papular, skin inflammation, sweating increased, urticaria;
Special Senses problems: otitis me
Urogenital problems: abnormal urine, albuminuria, cystitis, dysuria, fungal infection, hematuria, micturition frequency, moniliasis, genital moniliasis, polyuria;
Visual Side Effects of acid reflux drugs: conjunctivitis, vision abnormal.
Endoscopic results which were reported as adverse
events are: duodenitis, esophagitis, esophageal stricture, esophageal
ulceration, esophageal varices, gastric ulcer, gastritis, hernia, benign polyps
or nodules, Barrett's esophagus, and mucosal discoloration.
PPI drugs actually stop the proton pump, which produces stomach acids required
for digestion. Human body requires this stomach acid for proper digestion and
assimilation of food. It is an essential function of a human body.
Another important point to consider is that the stomach acids keep away the
dangerous bacteria, which live in the stomach and intestine. Now one can
understand what damage the PPI drugs are doing to our body
The medical community had falsely made us to believe that acid reflux is a
disease, which can be treated only with medicines. That is a lie. Acid reflux is
only an acquired condition of the body, which can be treated and
healed by
natural methods. The truth is that the treatment of diseases like acid reflux, GERD, heartburn and indigestion are a multi-billion dollar business to the
pharmaceutical companies. So they don't want to reveal the truth to the public.
If their lies are come out they would be out of business.
They make us frighten by simply saying that we'll get esophagus cancer if we
don't treat. Getting off these drugs is a difficult and painful thing. When
these drugs are stopped the proton pumps start in full force, which will produce
more acids as usual. This is a condition, which is much worse than the original
condition for which the PPI drugs were prescribed.
These drugs are really a moneymaking business just like heroine
addiction. These
companies make the drugs and the doctors push them on to the public making money
by both the parties. Only the public is looser in this case.
Acid reflux has changed to a big business. It is the dream of a drug company.
Millions of people are suffering from digestive problems every day. In our
society people want an instant solution. They need a magic pill which allows us
to eat what we want and when we want it.
Stomach acids have corrosive property. The stomach holds this powerful acid in
check with a special protective lining. But esophagus doesn't have this lining
which if exposed to stomach acid over a long period of time can lead to
esophagus cancer.
Therefore when acid reaches the esophagus through the esophageal spinster we
feel heartburn, GERD or acid reflux. This condition if not treated effectively
can lead to Barrett's disease and esophageal cancer too. These
drugs have side effects and are silent killers.
I was really wondered to know that the esophagus could be treated and cured in
three days time. Eating number small meals in a day can make the digestion easy,
which is a key step in the recovery process. Have fruits like papaya and melon
during the day. Snacks on walnut and almond are OK. Eating
food in an relaxed
atmosphere and eating slowly and chewing properly the food can help a lot. The
foods, which are spicy, fried or too much crunchy, should be avoided. Also keep
away from coffee, alcohol and carbonated drinks during the recovery period. Also
avoid foods, which trigger your acid indigestion. Once the esophagus is healed
these foods can be slowly added to your diet.
Many natural items and health store items can help during your recovery period.
Aloe Vera juice, slippery elm, twig tea, orange peel extract and licorice
products are very valuable in this regard. Keep away stress from your life is
very essential during this period. Minds can be relaxed by meditation and yoga,
which will enhance the healing process.
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