Heartburn: prevention & treatment over the holidays

ARTICLE

Activity

Heartburn: prevention & treatment over the holidays

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Gastroenterology

247

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, overindulgence. For many, this period can also bring about an unwelcome guest: heartburn.

As pharmacists, it is crucial to understand the prevention and treatment of heartburn to better assist patients during this festive time.

WHAT IS HEARTBURN?

Technically, heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic medical condition caused by the flow of contents in the stomach into the oesophagus. Heartburn is a burning sensation in...

Sign in to access full articles and earn your CPD points.

Clinical and CPD content is compiled by Key Opinion Leaders and our expert medical editors.

Already registered? Login here

By healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals

We offer healthcare professionals the opportunity access clinical content generated by Medical Chronicle, Specialist Forum, Pharmacy Magazine and the SA Ophthalmology Journal. Medical Academic hosts articles that have been accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by approved accreditors.