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A New Drug To Treat Heartburn
Posted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM
A New Drug To Treat Heartburn
Nietzsche, the German philosopher wrote in 1886 that “The belly is the main reason why man does not mistake himself for a god.” The gnawing, burning pain that accompanies heartburn, the most common symptom of dyspepsia or digestive disease always reminds us we’re very human. Now, a new medication will provide speedier relief for this ungodly distress.
Heartburn is a huge problem. In Canada more than seven million people suffer from symptoms of digestive disease. It’s the fourth most common reason to visit a physician and accounts for seven percent of all family doctor visits.
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