How Do Antacids Relieve Heartburn?

If that pepperoni pizza you had for dinner doesn't agree with you, you probably have a low-risk remedy in your cupboard already. To learn how antacids relieve heartburn, watch this video featuring internal medicine specialist Keri Peterson.

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Antacids work to relieve heartburn by neutralizing the acid in the stomach immediately on contact.

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So when you take them, you'll have relief of your symptoms very, very quickly. And this is in contrast to some other medications, instead stop your stomach from making acid.

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Those are used as a more preventative measure. So if you need a quick fix, opt for an Antacid.