Cancer cells divide at a high mitotic rate, meaning they divide quickly -- much more than most of the cells in our body. Chemotherapy drugs work by targeting these rapidly dividing cells. Some cells in our bodies do rapidly divide, like the cells in the lining of our stomach and digestive tract, which protect our digestive organs from acidic stomach acid. Chemotherapy drugs simple cannot tell the difference between these normal, rapidly dividing cells and cancer cells, so the drug attack these cells as well.
Over-the-counter (OTC) acid reflux medication may be all you need to relieve your acid reflux, but be sure to ask your doctor before beginning any medication. If OTC remedies aren't effective, your doctor can be prescribe a medication to control your acid reflux. When experiencing acid reflux, try to keep a heartburn record to determine if a certain food or activity triggers it. Some people find fried foods or carbonated beverages to cause or worsen it. Keeping track of when it occurs can help you to eliminate foods or other things that exacerbate. Quick Tip for Preventing Heartburn
