PPI Worsening Reflux: Why Does This Happen?
On various websites and forums, there are reports of PPIs (proton-pump inhibitors) causing worse reflux than before using them (i.e. pre-PPI baseline). Additionally, many alternative health practitioners (e.g. naturopaths, chiropractors, etc.) promote the idea that PPIs always worsen reflux – and many people legitimately believe this to be accurate. The truth is that while a …