Surprisingly Common Treatments And Activities That Damage Digestive Health

Antacid Medication

Antacid medication is very common, and some individuals even use them daily to relieve acid reflux or heartburn. What is often less known is the fact these types of medications can cause more harm to the digestive system than good. If antacids are being used every day, it may be a sign there is a deeper problem within the individual's digestive system and perhaps a lifestyle change may be in order. Antacid consumption over an extended period can lead to allergies, bloating, and discomforting gas. Some antacids on the market contain aluminum, which has various side-effects, such as diarrhea and constipation, discomfort, loss of appetite, weakness, calcium loss, osteoporosis, kidney stones, inflammation, and pale or clay-colored stools. Other antacids may contain magnesium or sodium bicarbonate, which also have similar side-effects to antacids containing aluminum.

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