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Suggest Treatment For Ulcer And Acid Reflux

I have been having ulcers and alot of acid in the stomach . I was put on gastric diet and for like four years i have been taking omeprazole could it be the one making me to feel as if my heart want to be out of my chest a feeling that feels like i have been scared by bad news like the death of a loved one or even something more serious that can make a person even to faint. RUTH FROM KENYA
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
I read your query carefully.
According to details it seems to be a gastric issue which is related with indigestion.
If i will be your treating Doctor I will prescribe you following!
1- Do not drink too much water with meals.
2- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.
3- Do not eat too much at a time, take regular small meals.
4- Avoid spicy, fried, and fast food.
5- Quit smoking and do not take caffeine,alcohol or chocolates.
6- Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before bed time.
7- Keep your head end elevated atleast 6 inches than foot end,while sleeping.
8- Take antacid after every meal.
9- Take Omeprazole or esomeprazole 40mg 1 hour before meal once a day for 1 week.
10- Go for walk regularly.
11- Take healthy balanced diet.

As per your query, it can not be because of omeprazole.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Ulcer And Acid Reflux

Hi, Welcome to HCM I read your query carefully. According to details it seems to be a gastric issue which is related with indigestion. If i will be your treating Doctor I will prescribe you following! 1- Do not drink too much water with meals. 2- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day. 3- Do not eat too much at a time, take regular small meals. 4- Avoid spicy, fried, and fast food. 5- Quit smoking and do not take caffeine,alcohol or chocolates. 6- Take your dinner atleast 2 hours before bed time. 7- Keep your head end elevated atleast 6 inches than foot end,while sleeping. 8- Take antacid after every meal. 9- Take Omeprazole or esomeprazole 40mg 1 hour before meal once a day for 1 week. 10- Go for walk regularly. 11- Take healthy balanced diet. As per your query, it can not be because of omeprazole. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you Good Health. Regards