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A doctor has issued a warning to anyone taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole.

BBC Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan said people taking the medication - typically for issues like heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion - need to be careful, particularly if they are taking it for a long time.

Dr Punam, a practising NHS GP and resident doctor on the BBC show, stressed the importance of having regular check-ups if you are taking PPIs, The Mirror reports .

The NHS GP told hosts Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton: "Essentially these medications aren't there to be used unnecessarily or for a long period of time. They do require us to review them. And that's because if used over a long period of time, they can slightly increase your risk of things like low magnes

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