• Gastroesophageal reflux disease

A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining.

Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.

• Drug Introduction

Betazole-R 20mg is a medicine that reduces the excess acid produced in the stomach.  It is used in treating acid reflux, and peptic ulcer diseases.

Alcohol intake will increase the production of stomach acid, thereby severs acidity and heartburn.  Hence, avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.