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Suggest Better Treatment For GERD

i am suffering from gerd, i feel uneasiness in my stomach, today i found my tongue sore and having two red spots. i am a heavy smoker, and also take alprazolam regulaly..

Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
The treatment for GERD includes-
1. Medications like omeprazole
2. Lifestyle changes -
-You need to quit smoking
- Reduce weight if obese
- Avoid coffee. citrus, tomatoes, fatty food
- Avoid eating full stomach and eat smaller meals
- Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.

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Suggest Better Treatment For GERD

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. The treatment for GERD includes- 1. Medications like omeprazole 2. Lifestyle changes - -You need to quit smoking - Reduce weight if obese - Avoid coffee. citrus, tomatoes, fatty food - Avoid eating full stomach and eat smaller meals - Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food. Regards,