I've stopped taking lansoprazole for my acid reflux because I'm worried it can cause dementia. Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor – these drugs reduce stomach acid production, which reduces acid reflux. On the plus side, the PPI is likely to have eased your acid reflux – and we know this is important, as repeated exposure to stomach acid can, …
After surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer, Marie Jones was prescribed a daily pill to reduce the chances of the disease returning. The decision to stop treatment and take her chances with breast cancer instead wasn't one that Marie took lightly, or without fully assessing the risks. It is estimated that between a third and half of medication prescribed for …
I have had severe tinnitus in both ears for ten years. Acupuncture has been practised in China for well over 2,000 years, and said to treat health problems by stimulating certain pressure points on the body using needles Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms, and usually involves a form of cognitive behavioural therapy or biofeedback. It’s been practised in China for …
