Gastrointestinal Health Vocabulary

noun a substance that neutralizes acid, especially in the stomach

• The doctor prescribed an antacid to help with my acid reflux.
• I always keep antacids in my purse in case I get heartburn.
• I need to pop an antacid after that spicy meal.
• Sometimes laughter is the best antacid for a heavy heart.

noun PPI stands for 'Payment Protection Insurance', a type of insurance that helps cover loan repayments in certain situations such as illness or unemployment.

• The patient was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to manage their acid reflux.
• I heard that PPIs can help with heartburn.
• My doctor gave me some PPIs for my stomach issues.
• In the world of medicine, PPIs are like superheroes fighting against stomach acid villains.

noun a medical condition in which acidic stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation

• Acid reflux is a common medical condition where stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus.
• I can't eat spicy food anymore because it gives me bad acid reflux.
• Man, that hot sauce gave me some wicked acid reflux last night.
• His words were like acid reflux, burning through my defenses and leaving me vulnerable.