Proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that

produces acid. The reduction of acid prevents ulcers and allows any ulcers that exist in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to heal.

H 2 antagonist definition Pronunciation: /-t{uuml}-/ Function: n : a drug (as cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, or ranitidine) thatreduces or inhibits the secr etion of gastric acid by bindingcompetitively with histamine to H 2 receptors on cell membra nescalled also H 2 receptor antagonist Acid suppressants, such as histamine H2-antagonists (blockers). Histamine is a chemical released in the body under many different conditions. In the stomach it can release more acid, so blocking histamines action reduces acid production. Proton-pump inhibitors also work on the cells in the stomach wall, which make acid, to reduce the amount of acid produced and released into the stomach chamber.

Other medicines (called pro-kinetic agents) increase the movement of the stomach. They work by increasing the pressure of the lower oesophageal sphincter (the point where the oesophagus joins the stomach) and promote emptying of the stomach.--- Benzamide

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The sodium bicarbonate type, which has baking soda for its main ingredient, can provide quick relief.,,,, The calcium carbonate type also provides speedy relief because of its high calcium content,,,,, The aluminum compound type, while equally effective as the other types of antacids, acts slowly in providing relief.,,, The magnesium compound type, because of its high magnesium content, has a laxative effect.

Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity). The condition that causes ascites will be treated, if possible. Treatment may include: Diuretics, or water pills, to help remove the fluid; usually, spironolactone (Aldactone) is used at first, and then furosemide (Lasix) will be added Antibiotics, if an infection develops Limiting salt in the diet (no more than 1,500 mg/day of sodium) Avoiding drinking alcohol

Miliary tuberculosis (also known as "disseminated tuberculosis" Miliary tuberculosis is a form of tuberculous infection in the lung that is the result of erosion of the [3] infection into a pulmonary vein. Once the bacteria reach the left side of the heart and enter the systemic circulation, the result may be to seed organs such as the liver and spleen with said infection