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Suggest Treatment For Heartburn And Acid Reflux
I have very bad heartburn and acid reflux. Every time I try to eat I get full after two bites. I normally have a very healthy appetite. There have been a few occasion where this minimal eating makes me feel so full I throw up. Could there be a medical cause to this issue?
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux , which could be due to dysfunction of upper sphincter of esophagus . Need not to worry. Acid reflux occurs due to loosening of sphincters and passage of more acid in stomach. You should avoid oily and spicy food. I would advise that you get an upper Gastrointestinal tract endoscopy done to look for the severity of gastritis. You need to reduce the quantity of food taken per meal. While sleeping put two pillows under your head. Take antacid like Milk of Magnesia before meals, take light frequent meals and avoid spicy, heavy and acidic foods. If you are obese loose some weight. Drink plenty of water and take more of Probiotics in diet. you should take diet rich in multivitamins. This all will prevent reflux. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg empty stomach OD. Start taking proton pump inhibitors.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux , which could be due to dysfunction of upper sphincter of esophagus . Need not to worry. Acid reflux occurs due to loosening of sphincters and passage of more acid in stomach. You should avoid oily and spicy food. I would advise that you get an upper Gastrointestinal tract endoscopy done to look for the severity of gastritis. You need to reduce the quantity of food taken per meal. While sleeping put two pillows under your head. Take antacid like Milk of Magnesia before meals, take light frequent meals and avoid spicy, heavy and acidic foods. If you are obese loose some weight. Drink plenty of water and take more of Probiotics in diet. you should take diet rich in multivitamins. This all will prevent reflux. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg empty stomach OD. Start taking proton pump inhibitors.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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