Nexium
Nexium is a medication that is often prescribed to treat a variety of gastric acid problems. Nexium belongs to a group of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. It is therefore an effective treatment for heartburn, duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux.
Most of these conditions involve the regurgitation of stomach acid up the esophagus. This can damage the esophagus so badly that erosive esophagitis can occur.
A duodenal ulcer is a sore in the lining of the duodenum that does not heal without medication. This type of ulcer is usually caused by the H. pylori bacteria. A doctor will have to prescribe an acid-suppressing drug like Nexium, and a course of antibiotics, to enable the ulcer to heal properly.
Nexium is also used to treat the rare disorder known as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This condition is characterized by tumors in the pancreas or duodenum. These tumors increase the production of stomach acid which can cause duodenal ulcers. The tumors can be cancerous and may spread to other parts of the body.
Nexium comes in the form of a slow-release capsule that is taken once a day, therefore providing long-lasting relief to all the above-mentioned gastric conditions.
Side-effects are minor and are usually temporary. If any uncomfortable symptoms persist while using Nexium, consult your doctor.
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