Do you take drugs for heartburn? It can elevate death risk!
The findings showed that people taking these drugs called as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a 50 percent increased risk of dying over the next five years.
Jul 04, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Heartburn drugs elevate risk of colon inflammation, diarrhoea
The researchers suggest that suppressing stomach acid might have an effect on the bacteria living in the gut, which could make people more susceptible to the infection.C.difficile is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, a condition called colitis and its symptoms include - diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea and abdominal pain.
Mar 29, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
Common heartburn drugs may lead to 'silent' kidney damage: Study
A new study has revealed that group of drugs commonly prescribed for heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux may cause gradual yet 'silent' kidney damage.
Feb 22, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
