India, Sept. 26 -- Chronic acidity and heartburn are something that is common in most Indian households. And with the festive season coming up with lavish feasts, the cases are likely to be on the rise.

Taking to Instagram on September 25, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, shared how proton pump inhibitors can help in this situation, as well as what to watch for when using the medication.

In his words, "Proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole are effective treatments for chronic acid-related conditions. But prolonged acid suppression can contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency and low magnesium in some people, which is why new symptoms deserve attention."

As the name suggests, pro...