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Suggest Treatment For GERD

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,

I am XXXXXX 36 year old. Since nearly1 year I am suffering from GERD and I am not taking any medication for that. Some time I used to take Zintac for a week when I get acidity. When I take Zintact it stops for nearly 2 weeks and again come back. But, now recently since 1 month I am having the following symptoms :
1) pain in my chest (some time in the mid of chest in between stomach and chest, some time right side of chest).
2) Suddenly night time midnight stomach acid come to my mouth.
3) Since 2 weeks I am getting throat pain in the morning and now it continues day time as well (not heavy pain, but a kind of dull pain in throat).
4) I feel like I am having cold, but cold is not there.
5) Bad breath is coming from mouth all time. My offiice mates are saying they feel bad breath from my mouth. I tried spraying mint but bad breath is not going out.
6) My height is 5.3 and weight is 56KG. I hope this weight is normal.
7) I do not have any habit of drinking alcohol & Smoking.
8) My weight is 5.3, but still my stomach is a kind of belly. I hope it is due to gastric I am not sure.
Now, it looks like day by day I am getting some additional symptoms like above what I mentioned. The above symptoms are not there previously now since 1 month I am facing this.
I am taking medication for depression since one and half year.

Could you please advise me if there any medication I need to take and why I am getting the above symptoms. Your advise is appreciable. If I leave the above symptoms like that is it creating complication for future.

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
All these are symptoms of GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
You take Iladac-L once daily before breakfast for 4 weeks. Also take Mucaine 10 ml whenever you get the symptoms.
In addition to medications lifestyle modifications are also important for complete relief.
1. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, carbonated beverages, fatty food/spicy food/masala
2. Avoid eating full stomach. Instead eat multiple smaller meals
3. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.
4. Avoid tight fitting clothes

These measures would provide good relief.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (59 minutes later)
Thank you Doctor
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:

You are welcome. I am glad to help you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For GERD

Brief Answer: All these are symptoms of GERD Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You take Iladac-L once daily before breakfast for 4 weeks. Also take Mucaine 10 ml whenever you get the symptoms. In addition to medications lifestyle modifications are also important for complete relief. 1. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, carbonated beverages, fatty food/spicy food/masala 2. Avoid eating full stomach. Instead eat multiple smaller meals 3. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food. 4. Avoid tight fitting clothes These measures would provide good relief. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.