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Test your knowledge about Acid Reflux, Heartburn and Antacids by filling in the missing words in this informative text.

by Thilaxshi Suresh
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and are common conditions that occur when flows back into the , causing a in the chest . This happens when the , a ring of that acts as a between the esophagus and stomach , abnormally or . Some common causes of acid reflux and heartburn include certain , , , , and certain . Symptoms can include a burning sensation in the chest , of food or liquid , , and a . Treatment options include , medications , and in severe cases , .

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The main symptoms of acid reflux are :
? a burning sensation in the of your chest
an unpleasant taste in your , caused by acid
You may also have :
a or that keep coming back
a voice
bad
and feeling
Symptoms are often worse after , when and when .

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Sometimes it's caused or made worse by :

certain and ? such as coffee , tomatoes , alcohol , chocolate and fatty or foods
being
smoking
- find out more about indigestion and heartburn in
stress and anxiety
an increase in some types of , such as progesterone and
some medicines , such as anti - ( like )
a ? when part of your stomach moves up into your chest
a ulcer
a infection in your

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Speak to a for advice if you keep getting heartburn .

They may recommend medicines called or that can help ease your symptoms .

It's best to take these with or soon after , as this is when you're most likely to get heartburn . They may also work for longer if taken with .

Although antacids and alginates help symptoms in the term , they will not the problem and should not be taken for long periods .

If you're , a pharmacist can advise you about medicines you can take .

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Many different types of are available . Some are sold under a brand name and others are named their main ingredient . Brands include Gaviscon ( acid ) and - Bismol ( bismuth ) . Antacids do not usually have many if they're only taken occasionally and at the recommended dose .

But sometimes they can cause :

or constipation
( wind )
cramps
feeling sick or
These should pass once you stop taking the medicine .

Speak to a pharmacist or a GP if side effects do not improve or are troublesome . You may need to switch to another medicine .

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Antacids are safe for most people to take , but they're not suitable for everyone .

Speak to a pharmacist or a GP for advice first if you :

are or ? ? ? most antacids are considered safe to take ? while or , but always get advice first . Products containing sodium bicarbonate or magnesium trisilicate are not recommended in
are looking for a medicine for a child under years of age ? some antacids are not recommended for children
have disease , disease or failure ? some antacids may not be safe if you have one of these problems
have an illness that means you need to control how much salt ( sodium ) is in your diet , such as high or ? some antacids contain high levels of sodium , which could make you unwell
are taking other ? antacids can with other and may need be avoided or taken at a time .

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