Proton Pump Inhibitors Decrease Amount of Acid in Stomach to Treat Certain Stomach and Esophagus Problems

 

Proton Pump Inhibitors

If you are a victim of stomach ulcer and need some help, your doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitors or PPIs. Some people get stomach acid production too high in their stomachs and they have to take PPI instead of addressing the problem through medical means. But the problem with a PPI is that it never resolves the problem permanently and often comes with many side effects, such as sleep disorders, nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches, mood disturbances and weight gain.  

Now that the proton-pump inhibitors or PPIs have surpassed the traditional H2 blockers in terms of being the most frequently prescribed drugs for stomach problems which are able to correct or ameliorate the problem permanently, it has become important to learn more about them. Pantoprazole is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in Germany. It decrease the amount of acid made by stomach to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems.

The stomach acid that gets into the esophagus, the tube that connects the stomach to the throat, is produced by bacteria and it is responsible for protecting the esophagus tissues and the pharynx from stomach acid and other gastric substances. Unfortunately, the stomach acid can sometimes get too high in the esophagus and this causes the disorder known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. The proton-pump inhibitor drugs used to treat GERD control stomach acid production.

Patients with GERD can take the proton pump inhibitors along with their daily prescription of omeprazole or another anti-GERD drug. The combination works by helping to neutralize the stomach acids that cause heartburn and other symptoms, including sore throat, difficulty of swallowing and chest pain. PPI can also help to prevent the esophageal sphincter from weakling or staying closed too long. When the esophageal sphincter is weakened, food can get stuck in the throat and can become difficult to expel. This results in symptoms such as coughing, hoarseness, difficult breathing, and difficulty swallowing.


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