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What Causes Severe Heartburn And Hot Flashes?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Question: Having severe heartburn and flushed.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Reflux disorder with dyspepsia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things-

Medical therapy-
- Esomeprazole 40 mg (nexium) twice daily for 14 days
- Antacid solution containing AL(OH)3 AND Mg(OH)2 two TSF thrice daily for 10 days.
-A prokinetic drug like Levosulpiride would prevent acid reflux into the esophagus hence will relieve heartburn.(Prescription drug).

Along with medicine drastic life style change hs to be followed to help you recover faster.
-Take small frequent meals.
-Drink cold milk it helps neutralising acid.
=No alcohol or smoking.
-Restrict Tea or Coffee.
-Take 30 mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- Raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables.
Try to avoid-

-Fatty and oily food.
-Overspicy fast food.
-chocolates
-Citrus juices.

If condition does not improve in few days then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a Consultant gastroenterologist for further workup

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Regards.
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What Causes Severe Heartburn And Hot Flashes?

Brief Answer: Reflux disorder with dyspepsia. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query, I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things- Medical therapy- - Esomeprazole 40 mg (nexium) twice daily for 14 days - Antacid solution containing AL(OH)3 AND Mg(OH)2 two TSF thrice daily for 10 days. -A prokinetic drug like Levosulpiride would prevent acid reflux into the esophagus hence will relieve heartburn.(Prescription drug). Along with medicine drastic life style change hs to be followed to help you recover faster. -Take small frequent meals. -Drink cold milk it helps neutralising acid. =No alcohol or smoking. -Restrict Tea or Coffee. -Take 30 mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion. - Don't lie down immediately after taking meal - Raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch) - Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables. Try to avoid- -Fatty and oily food. -Overspicy fast food. -chocolates -Citrus juices. If condition does not improve in few days then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a Consultant gastroenterologist for further workup Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !! Regards.