Tag: gastric health
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Feeling Drunk Without Alcohol? Auto-Brewery Syndrome Explained
What Is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare medical condition in which the gut metabolizes carbohydrates into ethanol (alcohol) inside the body. People with ABS can experience symptoms of intoxication—impaired coordination, slurred speech, dizziness, and a feeling of being “drunk”—without consuming alcoholic beverages. In some cases, the symptoms are mild; in others, they…
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NHS Urges Review of Omeprazole and Lansoprazole Use After Eight-Week Warning
What the NHS eight-week warning means for omeprazole and lansoprazole users Many people turn to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole and lansoprazole to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and other gastric issues. Recently, the NHS issued a caution that patients should regularly review their usage and consider tapering or stopping these medications after about eight…