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Medicines that block acid production and heal the esophagus. These medicines — known as proton pump inhibitors — are stronger acid blockers than H-2 blockers and allow time for damaged esophageal tissue to heal.
Many nonprescription medications can help relieve heartburn. The options include: Antacids, which help neutralize stomach acid. Antacids may provide quick relief. But they can't heal an esophagus damaged by stomach acid. H2 blockers, which can reduce stomach acid. H2 blockers don't act as quickly as antacids, but they may provide longer relief.
But your child’s health care provider may recommend an acid-blocking medication for several weeks or months. Acid-blocking medications include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC) and omeprazole magnesium (Prilosec).
Advanced diagnosis and treatment. Virtually every test and treatment for GERD is available in one convenient location. Mayo Clinic specialists have experience using intraluminal esophageal impedance monitoring to detect and measure reflux regardless of acid content.
Many people experience acid reflux now and then. However, when acid reflux happens repeatedly over time, it can cause GERD. Most people can manage the discomfort of GERD with lifestyle changes and medicines. And though it's uncommon, some may need surgery to help with symptoms.
Medications. Ursodeoxycholic acid. This medication may lessen the frequency and severity of your symptoms. Sucralfate. This medication can form a protective coating that protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus against bile reflux. Bile acid sequestrants.
Treating acid reflux might help ease symptoms. You may be able to control acid reflux with over-the-counter medications — for example, a proton pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole (Prilosec OTC). Avoiding reflux triggers, such as fatty foods, alcohol and tobacco, also might help.
Mayo Clinic research scientists and doctors are continually testing new methods for diagnosing and treating GERD. Specific efforts involve the prevalence and prediction of GERD complications, and high-resolution esophageal impedance manometry as a diagnostic tool.
If you experience heartburn and acid reflux, your healthcare professional may recommend: Antacids that neutralize stomach acid. Antacids may provide quick relief. Overuse of some antacids can cause side effects, such as diarrhea or sometimes kidney problems. Medicines to reduce acid production. These medicines are known as H-2-receptor blockers.
As long as your baby is healthy, content and growing well, reflux is not a cause for concern. Sometimes called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the condition becomes less common as a baby gets older. It's unusual for infant reflux to continue after age 18 months.