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What causes acidic reflux in the morning?
But if you have a hiatal hernia, acid can move up into your esophagus and cause symptoms of acid reflux disease. These are other common risk factors for acid reflux disease: Eating large meals or lying down right after a meal
Does acidic reflux in the morning have long term side effects?
The importance of nighttime reflux is related to the fact that this type of reflux is associated with more aggressive symptoms of GERD (erosive esophagitis or inflammation of the esophagus, complications of GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and cancer of the esophagus).
What is the best OTC for acidic reflux in the morning?
Popular over-the-counter medications like Tums, Maalox, Rolaids and Mylanta neutralize stomach acid and provide fast-acting relief in mild or isolated cases of acid reflux. Some antacids come in liquid form to coat the lining of the esophagus and help reduce the amount of acid in the stomach

Question: What are the side effects of long term PPI use
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