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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Symptoms of Heartburn | Heartburn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications of Chronic Heartburn | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Medications Used for Treating Heartburn Many people will first use lifestyle modifications and dietary changes, or even home remedies to treat their heartburn. But if these methods don't work, what type of medications are available. You can read more about what medications are used for treating heartburn Search Related Topics:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors Do You Always Need Medication to Control Heartburn? There are plenty of television ad that tell us that heartburn control can only be achieved y this or that company's product. Probably all of us have at least one friend or family member who expounds the wonders of the medication she or he is taking. But is it really true that only by taking medications, such as antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, can you find relief from heartburn? While there is nothing wrong if medication is needed, we can also learn how to control heartburn without using medication. Search Related Topics:  controlling heartburn  foods that cause heartburn  nighttime heartburn Medications That May Cause Heartburn While we most often think of certain foods as causing heartburn, there are also some medications that may cause heartburn. This is a result of relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), irritating the esophagus, or slowing stomach-emptying. Learn about which medication that may cause heartburn. Search Related Topics:  preventing heartburn  heartburn causes  medications that cause heartburn Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. The links are to resources on GERD in infants, GERD in children and adolescents, GERD diets infomation, GERD recipes, meds and other remedies for treating GERD, complications of GERD, and surgical procedures for treating GERD. Related Searches Acid Reflux Gerd Diet for Gerd Gerd Treatment Heartburn Medication Gerd Disease Featured Articles Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Complications of Chronic Heartburn Other Digestive Disorders Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers -- Acid Reflux Diet   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read 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.com Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement