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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux, Excessive Burping And Dry Mouth

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Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Question: i have acid reflux, excessive burping and dry mouth. i have tried Tums and Zantac and nothing seems to help
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
you can try a proton pump inhibitor and diet

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be treated with lifestyle modifications, drugs and surgery.
Lifestyle modifications include loosing weight (if you're obese), avoiding large meals, avoiding fatty food, avoiding cocoa, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppermint, alcohol...
Elevated the head of the bed helps with night symptoms.

Regarding drug treatment, proton pump inhibitors are the most potent agents. In severe cases drugs like zantac can be added to the regimen.

Finally in patients who can't respond to the rest of measures or develop complications like Barrett's esophagus, etc surgical treatment can be considered.

I hope it helps!
Please contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux, Excessive Burping And Dry Mouth

Brief Answer: you can try a proton pump inhibitor and diet Detailed Answer: Hello, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be treated with lifestyle modifications, drugs and surgery. Lifestyle modifications include loosing weight (if you're obese), avoiding large meals, avoiding fatty food, avoiding cocoa, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppermint, alcohol... Elevated the head of the bed helps with night symptoms. Regarding drug treatment, proton pump inhibitors are the most potent agents. In severe cases drugs like zantac can be added to the regimen. Finally in patients who can't respond to the rest of measures or develop complications like Barrett's esophagus, etc surgical treatment can be considered. I hope it helps! Please contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!