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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?

Hello. I have a history of swallowing problems. Hiatial hernia, acid reflux and food gets stuck on a regular basis. Lately all I do at night is burp. I can feel the acid churning. I ve elevated the head of my bed. I stop eating 6 hours before bed. Tums. Nothing seems to help. Is there anything else I can try?
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Acid reflux seems to be due to release of esophageal sphincter and excessive production of acid by stomach. Need not to worry. Treatment of acid reflux depend upon taking medicine and alteration in lifestyle. You should take plenty of fluids. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and start treatment after complete prescription. Avoid taking outside food. Avoid spicy and heavy meal specially at night. Eat at least one hour before going to bed, take a light walk for 15-20 mins after every meal, and take antacid after every meal like gelusil.

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?

Acid reflux seems to be due to release of esophageal sphincter and excessive production of acid by stomach. Need not to worry. Treatment of acid reflux depend upon taking medicine and alteration in lifestyle. You should take plenty of fluids. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and start treatment after complete prescription. Avoid taking outside food. Avoid spicy and heavy meal specially at night. Eat at least one hour before going to bed, take a light walk for 15-20 mins after every meal, and take antacid after every meal like gelusil. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari