How Do Antacids Relieve Heartburn?

How Do Antacids Relieve Heartburn? (0:22)

If that pepperoni pizza you had for dinner doesn't agree with you, you probably have a low-risk remedy in your cupboard already. To learn how antacids relieve heartburn, watch this video featuring internal medicine specialist Keri Peterson.

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Antacids work to relieve heartburn by neutralizing the acid in the stomach immediately on contact. So when you take them, you'll have relief of your symptoms very, very quickly. And this is in contrast to some other medications, instead stop your stomach from making acid. Those are used as a more preventative measure.

So if you need a quick fix, opt for an Antacid.