The causes of heartburn and acid reflux

Part 4 – How medical and other drugs cause heartburn and acid reflux

Summary

  • Pharmaceutical and recreational drugs can cause heartburn and acid reflux.
  • NSAIDs are probably the biggest offenders because they can damage the stomach lining.
  • Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are big contributors (in my teens and twenties, I used to get a lot of heartburn from drinking alcohol).
  • Drugs can either irritate the stomach lining, or weaken the lower esophageal sphincter.
  • If you suspect your meds might be causing issues for you, then speak with your doc.
  • DISCLAIMER: please don’t discontinue any of your meds without speaking with your doctor.

Watch the other videos in this series

  1. Why heartburn is dangerous (deal with it immediately!)
  2. General overview of heartburn and acid reflux causes
  3. How food and diet can cause heartburn and reflux
  4. How medical drugs and recreational drugs can cause heartburn (You are here)
  5. How H. pylori causes heartburn
  6. How Candida, SIBO and parasites cause heartburn
  7. Why high or low stomach acid can cause heartburn
  8. How a hiatal hernia can cause heartburn and reflux
  9. The benefits and drawbacks of taking acid blocking medications (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, etc.)
  10. How to wean yourself off acid blocking medications

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