A study finds the number of young children on prescription drugs for heartburn and other digestive problems has jumped more than 50 percent in recent years.
Researchers say obesity and overuse might be contributing to the surprising increase. Acid-reducing drugs called proton pump inhibitors are the most common medicines prescribed for GI problems, the analysis said. They are used for acid reflux associated with heartburn, and a related condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Some of these, including Prevacid, were approved for use in children during the study period, which likely also contributed to the prescription surge.
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