Many people take PPIs like omeprazole for heartburn. Others have Barrett's esophagus. Will PPIs really prevent esophageal or stomach cancer?
PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) suppress stomach acid, relieve heartburn and heal ulcers. But research reveals PPIs can cause kidney damage.
GI docs love proton pump inhibitors. Is there a link between PPIs and kidney damage? The maker of Prilosec and Nexium will pay $425 million!