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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 | Safe Foods for Heartburn Sufferers | Managing Heartburn Triggered by Food The Most Common Medications Used to Treat GERD The most common prescription medications used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Proton pump inhibitors are acid reducers. They suppress stomach acid, shutting off almost all acid production, which can help stop the irritation in the esophagus and allow the damaged tissue to heal. What are the different types of PPIs? Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  heartburn medications  heartburn remedies  heartburn medication chart Can Apple Cider Vinegar Relieve Heartburn? Some people have reported that natural apple cider vinegar works for them, and helps relieve heartburn. They theorize that heartburn occurs because there isn't enough stomach acid, and taking apple cider vinegar brings the stomach acid level up, allowing the stomach to digest food properly and causing heartburn to subside. However, other people state that lower stomach acid is not the cause of heartburn. Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  heartburn and alcohol  foods that cause heartburn  heartburn safe foods What Cause a Burning Throat? There can be several causes of a burning throat, such as a sore throat or inflammation of the adenoids. A more common cause of this burning sensation is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of gerd  causes of gerd  treating gerd What Causes a Sour Taste in Your Mouth When stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus and reach the back of the throat, you may notice a sour taste in your mouth. This could be due to a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens inappropriately and allows stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus. Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  gerd  gerd symptoms  heartburn symptoms Related Searches Acid Heartburn Heartburn and Gerd Heartburn Severe Relieve Heartburn Heartburn Cure Featured Articles Prevention and Treatment Medications and Remedies Daily Life Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement