Esophagus That Passes Down the Food into the Stomach

Stomach is considered to be the most important organ of our body as it digested the food which gives energy to the body. Hydrochloric acid in a healthy digestive system is responsible for the proper concentration of stomach acid and destroys the unhealthy bacteria and fungi. It is the esophagus that passes down the food into the stomach. Stomach is lining by some cells that make acid and other chemical present in the stomach help in the digestion of the food. Stomach cells also make mucus which protects them from damage from the acid. The cells lining the esophagus are different and have little protection from acid.

If the stomach acid present in the low amount then food intake by the esophagus cannot be broken down easily or digested easily, which further allow the bad bacteria to survive. The delicate balance between the good bacteria (probiotics) and bad bacteria throughout the digestive tract is lost.

Symptoms

The main and common symptoms of stomach acid are as follows:

1) There may an unusual feeling of fullness after eating.
2) Indigestion, diarrhea and constipation can also occur.
3) Multiple food allergies and hair loss.
4) Fingernails can be weak, peeled and cracked.

Causes

It is a disease that can be caused due to many reasons like Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consumption of alcohol in excess, regular stress on body and production of HCl decreases with age.

Treatment

When a person is affected by stomach problems like bloating, gas, heartburn and indigestion, the cure is to take antacid or other similar remedies to reduce the stomach acid. For the treatment of stomach ulcers and formation of acids in the stomach there are various medicines are available in the medicine store. Among all the medicines available in the medicine the best, most trusted and recommended medicine by the doctor is Protonix. Protonix is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of stomach ulcers and formation of acids in the stomach. The main ingredient of this medication is Pantoprazole. Protonix medicine is available in the form of tablets by both brand and generic name.

Protonix is used to treat a condition characterized by severe and recurrent peptic ulcers in the stomach. It works by reducing gastric acid secretion and increases gastric mucus and bicarbonate production, creating protective coating on gastric mucosa. Before taking this medicine you should know full information about the medicine. If the patient is allergic to protonix or to its ingredient, then, there is use of the medicine. The medicine should not be stopped on your own without the doctor’s advice. Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breast feeding mother as the use of this medicine may harm to health of unborn baby or nursed child.

If you are taking any prescription, non prescription and herbal medicine you should inform your doctor before taking treatment of protonix medicine. This medicine should be taken with a full glass of water with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. The tablet should not be broken or chewed. The dose of the medicine should not be increased or decreased on your own. As it is a prescription medicine so it should be taken as prescribed by the doctor? Store this medicine at room temperature away from the light, heat and moisture. Keep all the medicine away from the children and pet.