Diet modifications and treatment for GERD - Online Doctor Chats
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User : I just have a question for my son
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User : he is 7 and haf years old now
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User : he is experiencing some throat pain like difficulty while swallowing
User : its been two months now
Doctor : Since when doeshe have the current problem?
Doctor : OK
User : we have done some tests and even upper endoscopy and the reports came normal
User : they are suspecting acid reflux problem
User : so he is taking Prevacid prescription medicine
User : but still he is having pain
User : so was not sure how long it takes generally if it is due to acid reflux
Doctor : Does he have any associated problems along with it?
User : not really
User : his activities are normal
User : we have even checked with ENT and he doesnt seem to see any issues by looking
Doctor : Acid reflux usually takes long to clear
User : ok even more than 2 months
Doctor : The Prevacid will gradually reduce the amount of acid secretion in his stomach
User : ok how long it might take, or it depends case to case
Doctor : as the acid is reducing, the reflux first stops, which may take a month or 2
User : ok is there any restriction for diet
Doctor : following this the esophagus which has been injured
Doctor : by the acid reflux will start healing
Doctor : only when the esophagus(food pipe) heals will his pain disappear
User : ok
Doctor : Yes, the diet must be regular
Doctor : Avoid spicy, oily food
Doctor : Drink plenty of water
User : ok, is drinking milk ok
Doctor : Diet should include curd/yoghurt, yes milk too
User : o I was not sure abouyt milk so was confused
User : ok
Doctor : Fresh fruits & vegetables
Doctor : He should not sleep immediately after a meal
User : yep thats what the doctor here told us
User : he use to do that
Doctor : there should be a considerable time gap between meals & sleep
User : ok we are trying that
Doctor : Head end elevation of the Cot/bed
User : ok
User : all this is very useful information for me doctor
User : we will try to follow
Doctor : A glass of curd/buttermilk between dinner & bed time
Doctor : followed by a glass of cold water before he sleeps
User : ok
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User : hi My name is
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : this is my first time of using thiswonderful service
Doctor : Welcome
User : I am in so can I still use this service
User : I am a employee
Doctor : Yes
User : cool Thanks
User : I just have a question for my son
Doctor : In fact you are already using it
User : he is 7 and haf years old now
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Go ahead
User : he is experiencing some throat pain like difficulty while swallowing
User : its been two months now
Doctor : Since when doeshe have the current problem?
Doctor : OK
User : we have done some tests and even upper endoscopy and the reports came normal
User : they are suspecting acid reflux problem
User : so he is taking Prevacid prescription medicine
User : but still he is having pain
User : so was not sure how long it takes generally if it is due to acid reflux
Doctor : Does he have any associated problems along with it?
User : not really
User : his activities are normal
User : we have even checked with ENT and he doesnt seem to see any issues by looking
Doctor : Acid reflux usually takes long to clear
User : ok even more than 2 months
Doctor : The Prevacid will gradually reduce the amount of acid secretion in his stomach
User : ok how long it might take, or it depends case to case
Doctor : as the acid is reducing, the reflux first stops, which may take a month or 2
User : ok is there any restriction for diet
Doctor : following this the esophagus which has been injured
Doctor : by the acid reflux will start healing
Doctor : only when the esophagus(food pipe) heals will his pain disappear
User : ok
Doctor : Yes, the diet must be regular
Doctor : Avoid spicy, oily food
Doctor : Drink plenty of water
User : ok, is drinking milk ok
Doctor : Diet should include curd/yoghurt, yes milk too
User : o I was not sure abouyt milk so was confused
User : ok
Doctor : Fresh fruits & vegetables
Doctor : He should not sleep immediately after a meal
User : yep thats what the doctor here told us
User : he use to do that
Doctor : there should be a considerable time gap between meals & sleep
User : ok we are trying that
Doctor : Head end elevation of the Cot/bed
User : ok
User : all this is very useful information for me doctor
User : we will try to follow
Doctor : A glass of curd/buttermilk between dinner & bed time
Doctor : followed by a glass of cold water before he sleeps
User : ok
Doctor : Is there any thing else I can help you with?
User : nope thats all, this is a great service
User : please give feedback that I am really impressed with this kind of service
Doctor : Please fill the feedback form say done when done.
User : Ok I will do that
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.
User : sure bye
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