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  2. Pantoprazole - Wikipedia

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    Pantoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and its effectiveness is similar to that of other PPIs. [8] It is available by mouth and by injection into a vein. [5] Common side effects include headaches, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and joint pain.

  3. Proton-pump inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Decreasing the acid in the stomach can aid the healing of duodenal ulcers and reduce the pain from indigestion and heartburn. However, stomach acids are needed to digest proteins, vitamin B 12, calcium, and other nutrients, and too little stomach acid causes the condition hypochlorhydria. [citation needed]

  4. Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The remaining 50% are due to non-biliary causes. This is because upper abdominal pain and gallstones are both common but are not always related. Non-biliary causes of PCS may be caused by a functional gastrointestinal disorder, such as functional dyspepsia. [6] Chronic diarrhea in postcholecystectomy syndrome is a type of bile acid diarrhea ...

  5. Lansoprazole - Wikipedia

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    Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Prevacid among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid. [4] It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. [5] Its effectiveness is similar to that of other PPIs. [6] It is taken by mouth. [4]

  6. Omeprazole - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, abdominal pain, and increased intestinal gas. [1] [14] Serious side effects may include Clostridioides difficile colitis, an increased risk of pneumonia, an increased risk of bone fractures, and the potential of masking stomach cancer. [1] Whether it is safe for use in pregnancy is ...

  7. Heartburn - Wikipedia

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    It is also seen with other functional gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and is the primary cause of lack of improvement post treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). [24] Despite this, PPIs are still the primary treatment with response rates in about 50% of people. [24]

  8. Functional dyspepsia - Wikipedia

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    Stomach pain is a common symptom of functional dyspepsia. Symptoms: Early satiety, heartburn, nausea, postprandial fullness, vomiting, and/or epigastric pain. [1] Complications: Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatization. [2] Types: Postprandial distress syndrome and epigastric pain syndrome. [1] Diagnostic method: Rome IV criteria. [1 ...

  9. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Small amounts of bleeding over a long time may cause iron-deficiency anemia resulting in feeling tired or heart-related chest pain. [1] Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, shortness of breath, pale skin, or passing out. [1] [9] Sometimes in those with small amounts of bleeding no symptoms may be present. [1]