If you take antihistamines for allergies and also deal with acid reflux, you may have noticed the two seem connected — and there’s a real mechanism behind it, though it’s more subtle than “antihistamines cause reflux.” The strongest link runs through an unexpected route: dry mouth. Allergy antihistamines commonly …
Antihistamines and Acid Reflux: The Dry Mouth Link Read More
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux, you’re not dealing with two unlucky coincidences — the two cluster together far more than chance would predict. Reflux-type symptoms are roughly four times more common in people with IBS than in those without it. The reason is that …
IBS and Acid Reflux: The Overlooked Gut-Brain Link Read More
If you have a thyroid problem and persistent acid reflux, the two are more likely connected than coincidental — but not always in the way you’d assume. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is the strongest link: it slows the whole digestive system down, weakening the valve at the top of …
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If your reflux comes with flushing, headaches, hives, itching, a racing heart, or reactions to foods like wine, aged cheese and leftovers, ordinary acid reflux might not be the whole story. Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can both drive reflux-type symptoms, and there’s a solid mechanistic …
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If you’ve been told you have Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and you also struggle with acid reflux, the relationship between the two is probably the opposite of what you’d expect. In most people, a long-standing H. pylori infection actually lowers stomach acid, which tends to protect against classic acid …
H. Pylori and Acid Reflux: The Surprising Connection Read More
Betaine HCl is one of the most divisive supplements in the reflux world, because it does something that sounds completely backwards: it adds stomach acid. It sits at the heart of the “low stomach acid” theory of reflux — the idea that some heartburn is caused by too little …
Betaine HCl for Acid Reflux: Does Low Acid Cause It? Read More