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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acid Reflux
Went to gastroenterologist yesterday for severe acid reflux during the last six weeks. He scheduled me for endoscopy in four days, thinking it may be a structural issue with my sphincter. He also prescribed prilosec to take until then 2x per day for the acid reflux. I have not taken prilosec yet. If Ï don´t take it before endoscopy will this pose any sort of risk during procedure (i.e acid coming up, causing me to choke)?Am nervous about the endoscopy. Took some valium and then read it doesn´t mix with prilosec as it makes it more potent. Is this correct? Did not discuss drug side effects with doctor at the time as it did not occur to me. Thank you.
Fri, 27 May 2016
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You have problem of acid reflux that is treated by modifications of diet and lifestyle. Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
Prilosec is acid suppression drugs that is helpful for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Avoid spicy and oily food.
Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.
Avoid fatty foods and citrus food consuption.
Take small amount of meal .
Avoid Immeadiat sleeping after meal.
Elevate your head during sleeping time.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
You have problem of acid reflux that is treated by modifications of diet and lifestyle. Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
Prilosec is acid suppression drugs that is helpful for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Avoid spicy and oily food.
Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.
Avoid fatty foods and citrus food consuption.
Take small amount of meal .
Avoid Immeadiat sleeping after meal.
Elevate your head during sleeping time.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Endoscopy is helpful for further diagnosis.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
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