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Why Reflux Keeps Coming Back
Reflux that keeps coming back is usually not just an acid problem — it’s a pressure and mechanics problem.
In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains why getting "relief" from an antacid is not addressing the core of the problem. In fact, it's perpetuating it.
Acid blockers (PPIs and H2 blockers) reduce stomach acid and can decrease the burning sensation. That can be appropriate short-term, especially with esophagitis. But these medications do not address the root cause of reflux - it isn't too much acid.
It's actually a pressure problem. When pressure within your abdomen increases, stomach…
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