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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Proton pump inhibitors are in the news again, but this time it's the FDA that is getting involved, issuing a warning on their use. Read more below. Also below, what are your stomach pain symptoms trying to tell you? The causes could be a number of reasons. Find out what some of these are. And read about new research that shows the increase in prescribed medications for children was four times higher than that of the overall population. This includes medication for the treatment of GERD in children. FDA Warns of Fracture Risk with Proton Pump Inhibitor Use The FDA is warning consumers and health care providers about the possible risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures with high doses or long-term use of proton pump inhibitors. Read more Studies Show Risks Associated With Proton Pump Inhibitors Can long term use of PPIs Increase Your Weight? PPIs May Induce Reflux Symptoms & Become Addictive Heartburn Meds May Increase Risk of Fractures Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications Associated With Increased Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia PPIs & Plavix Together May Increase Risk of Heart Attack What Are Your Stomach Pain Symptoms Trying to Tell You? If you are suffering from stomach pain, you need to find the cause before you can start a treatment. Here are a few of the conditions that can cause stomach pain. Read more Meal Planning Tips for Preventing Heartburn Preventing Nighttime Heartburn Peptic Ulcer Warning Signs Peptic Ulcers in Children What are Gallstones? What Increases the Risk of Developing Gallstones New Research Shows Prescription Drug Use in Children is on the Rise According to the Medco 2010 Drug Trend Report, the growth in prescription drug use among children was nearly four times higher than the rise seen in the overall population. Read more Symptoms of GERD in Infants Symptoms of GERD in Children Symptoms of GERD in Teens Treating GERD in Infants Treating GERD in Children Treating GERD in Teens Do You Have a Question? If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn forum. Heartburn / GERD Ads Heartburn Relief Gerd Diet Treatment for Gerd Heartburn Treatment Acid Reflux Gerd Featured Articles Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Other Digestive Disorders Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers -- Acid Reflux Diet Symptoms and Causes of Chronic Heartburn Prevention and Treatment   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement