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Rare But Serious Side Effect of Heartburn Drugs

Written by Linda Fugate on September 9, 2009 - 4:43am

Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, and other proton pump inhibitor drugs have been reported as the cause of acute interstitial nephritis in 150 cases worldwide. This is rare enough that doctors are often unaware of the possibility. However, it is very important to recognize the problem quickly.

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Low Stomach Acid Could Be Producing Your Heartburn Symptoms part 2

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on September 1, 2009 - 11:49am

In the last blog I introduced a term called hypochlorhydria or low stomach acid. It causes pains similar to that of heartburn so just on symptoms alone it is hard to tell whether the cause is too much or too little stomach acid production.

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Low Stomach Acid Could Be Producing Your Heartburn Symptoms

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on August 27, 2009 - 2:12pm

Many Americans experience discomfort pain or burning in their chest after eating a meal. These symptoms have been referred to as heartburn and most people associate the pain or discomfort as an overproduction of stomach acid in the stomach.

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Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes

March 30, 2009 - 12:58pm

MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Japanese herbal medicines may help people with gastrointestinal disorders -- such as constipation and indigestion -- that don't respond to conventional treatments, a new study suggests.

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EmpowHer's Health Tip: Belching and Bloating

December 31, 2007 - 11:55am

(HealthDay News)- Gas and bloating are normal human functions that could be exacerbated by factors including diet and lifestyle.

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NextCare Flu Shot Clinic

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NextCare Urgent Care (www.nextcare.com) has announced that it will provide flu shots this fall at all its clinic locations including Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina for $25.

When:: December 8, 2009, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Where:: NextCare Urgent Care - Tucson - Pima/Wilmot
6238 East Pima St.
Tucson, AZ 85712

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