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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Esomeprazole

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Nexium or esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescribed to people who are suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease or in short, GERD. This is a type of chronic digestive disease where the stomach’s content comes back up into the esophagus because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) improperly relaxes. The LES is responsible for preventing the food to return to the esophagus but when a person is suffering from GERD, it causes the LES to be weak thus …
Though Nexium played an important role in the treatment of this very common disease, more and more people are still looking for other alternatives. This is because of the side effects that it may cause especially if taking Nexium for long term. These side effects range from the common ones like diarrhea, vomiting, headache …show more content…

Chamomile is derived from the two Greek words kamai melon meaning ground apple because of its apple-like aroma and because this herb grows near the ground. Studies show that drinking German chamomile tea does not only promote general relaxation, it also helps in lessening the severity of digestive problems such as stomach pain, diarrhea, cramps, nausea and acid reflux if taken at least three times a day. Other uses of German chamomile include soothing burns and skin rashes, alleviate sleeping disorder (insomnia) and heal mouth sores and prevent gum disease. Though this soothing plant’s common form is tea, it is also available in capsule, tincture, essential oil, cream and ointment forms. Whether this gentle herb is used internally or topically, the side effect is very uncommon that’s why it is very safe to be used by both adult and children. German chamomile is even included in the list of substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in the United States. But for those who are allergic to ragweed, daisies and the likes should avoid taking this

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