If you have ever had the sour taste of vomit in your mouth after a spicy meal chances are you have taken antacids to relive your pain. Antacids are over-the-counter medications that help neutralize ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Use antacids to relieve mild to moderate symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion. Try simethicone to relieve bloating, pressure, and ...

A doctor will likely prescribe a stomach ulcer treatment according to the cause of the ulcer and a person’s age and general health. Stomach ulcer medications can include antibiotics, antacids, and ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a specific class of antacid drugs, are among the most widely used medications of all. They are frequently prescribed to many groups of patients, including those with ...

Q: My wife says I take too many antacids and it's not good for me. Is there really a problem with taking them? — Scott M., Maitland, Fla. A: Heartburn is no fun, and sometimes you need to get your ...

Michael, my son, a lover of spicy cuisines, once accepted a taco-eating challenge in Orlando. After consuming 20-something street tacos complete with spicy salsa, he and his friend Garrett felt the ...

Television actress Dipika Kakar's recent stomach pain revealed a 13 mm cyst after her liver cancer treatment. Here are the red flags that show stomach pain can be more than acidity, and why you need ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.