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How Should Gastric Problems With Acidity Be Treated?
Good afternoon Sir,
I am Jose Antony, working in Dubai for the last 8 years. I am suffering some gastric problem since last 2 years. One year back I consut All India Institute of Medical science and done the endoscopy, but the endoscopy report is normal. The Doctor told me take Normaxin RT for 4 weeks. But after 4 weeks I discontinue the medicine. But there is no improvement for my acidity. Some time in early morning some water is coming from my mouth also. So in this regard what is your opinion. Sir, kindly do the needful.
I am Jose Antony, working in Dubai for the last 8 years. I am suffering some gastric problem since last 2 years. One year back I consut All India Institute of Medical science and done the endoscopy, but the endoscopy report is normal. The Doctor told me take Normaxin RT for 4 weeks. But after 4 weeks I discontinue the medicine. But there is no improvement for my acidity. Some time in early morning some water is coming from my mouth also. So in this regard what is your opinion. Sir, kindly do the needful.
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
Hello Mr.Antony
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.
I read your condition carefully and came to a provisional diagnosis that is,Gastro esophageal reflux disease.Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Therefore, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus.
Certain foods and beverages, including chocolate, peppermint, fried or fatty foods, coffee, or alcoholic beverages,smoking may trigger reflux and heartburn.Decreasing the size of portions at mealtime may also help control symptoms. Eating meals at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime may lessen reflux by allowing the acid in the stomach to decrease and the stomach to empty partially. In addition, being overweight often worsens symptoms.
If you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep, put gravity to work for you. Place wood or cement blocks under the feet of your bed so that the head end is raised by 6 to 9 inches. If it's not possible to elevate your bed, you can insert a wedge between your mattress and box spring to elevate your body from the waist up. Wedges are available at drugstores and medical supply stores. Raising your head with additional pillows is not effective.
You should undergo a 24 Ph monitoring test or a barium swallow and a esophageal motility test to confirm this diagnosis.In the meantime take omeprazole or pantoprazole 40mg empty stomach.
Hope i answered you .Take care
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.
I read your condition carefully and came to a provisional diagnosis that is,Gastro esophageal reflux disease.Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Therefore, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus.
Certain foods and beverages, including chocolate, peppermint, fried or fatty foods, coffee, or alcoholic beverages,smoking may trigger reflux and heartburn.Decreasing the size of portions at mealtime may also help control symptoms. Eating meals at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime may lessen reflux by allowing the acid in the stomach to decrease and the stomach to empty partially. In addition, being overweight often worsens symptoms.
If you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep, put gravity to work for you. Place wood or cement blocks under the feet of your bed so that the head end is raised by 6 to 9 inches. If it's not possible to elevate your bed, you can insert a wedge between your mattress and box spring to elevate your body from the waist up. Wedges are available at drugstores and medical supply stores. Raising your head with additional pillows is not effective.
You should undergo a 24 Ph monitoring test or a barium swallow and a esophageal motility test to confirm this diagnosis.In the meantime take omeprazole or pantoprazole 40mg empty stomach.
Hope i answered you .Take care
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