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An old woman clutches her throat

First Aid Handbook: Acid Reflux

We have all had it, whether we recognized it for what it is or not. When it does happen the first time, you may have felt like it was a bigger deal than it turned out to be, that’s how much discomfort you may have. Integrity Urgent Care has some tips and solutions for the next time you get a bout of acid reflux and maybe a few ideas for how to prevent it in the first place.

A woman is doubled over in stomach pain

First Aid Handbook: Stomach Ulcers

In the past, it was thought that stomach ulcers were caused by the food we eat or the stress we feel in our lives. It is now known that stomach ulcers are either caused by the bacteria H. pylori or by long term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These cause sores in the stomach lining leaving you in extreme pain and discomfort and in need of help from your Integrity Urgent Care team.