Understanding the role of proton pump inhibitors in acid reflux treatment: A look at how proton pump inhibitors helps in managing gastroesophageal reflux disease

Abstract

Heartburn, regurgitation, and, in more severe cases, Barrett’s esophagus and esophagitis are symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common gastrointestinal condition marked by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Effective GERD management is crucial to enhancing patients’ quality of life and averting long-term issues. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been the mainstay of GERD treatment among the pharmaceutical alternatives available.[