Official Nexium Site: Info on Heartburn and Acid Reflux Disease

Do you suffer from persistent heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. on 2 or more days a week, even though you've treated it and changed your diet? It may be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease, also known as GERDThe abbreviation for GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease, also known as acid reflux disease..

Looking for round-the-clock heartburn relief? For many people, just one pill a day of prescription NEXIUM can mean complete 24-hour relief from heartburn symptoms. Your results may vary.

But why is NEXIUM called the healing purple pill? Because NEXIUM can heal the erosions in your esophagusThe tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. that may be caused over time by acid churning up from the stomach and wearing away the delicate lining of the esophagus. This condition is called erosive esophagitis, and only your doctor can determine if you have it. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results may vary.