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GERD, Chest Pressure, Back Pain. Taking Tecta, Stopped. Cure For Symptoms?

Hi about a month ago I was diagnosed with gerd . Pressure in my chest and pain in my side and really bad pain on the middle of my back I was out on tecta and after 2 weeks if taking it I felt better so I stopped taking it. Now I m getting that pressure in my chest again not really pain but allot of pain in my back again
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to GERD.
Gastro esophageal reflux disease is caused by the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Tecta is pharmacologically Pantoprazole, which provides symptomatic relief by preventing acid formation in stomach.

Management of GERD consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) Metoclopramide can also be used but it has some side effects on long term usage
4. Surgical treatment- includes Fundoplication, done when medical measures fail.

So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist, get a proper examination done & discuss regarding the management plan.

There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Please let me know if you have any further queries.
You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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GERD, Chest Pressure, Back Pain. Taking Tecta, Stopped. Cure For Symptoms?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to GERD. Gastro esophageal reflux disease is caused by the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus. Tecta is pharmacologically Pantoprazole, which provides symptomatic relief by preventing acid formation in stomach. Management of GERD consists of: 1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised. 2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. 3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,etc. (which prevent acid formation in stomach) Metoclopramide can also be used but it has some side effects on long term usage 4. Surgical treatment- includes Fundoplication, done when medical measures fail. So, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist, get a proper examination done & discuss regarding the management plan. There is no need to worry...you will be fine. Please let me know if you have any further queries. You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925 Wishing you a good health. Take care.