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Suggest Medication For Recurring Acid Reflux In Throat With Irregular Bowels

I am feeling acid refluxes in my throat, a feeling not frequent (once a month or less). I ve been travelling for a month and eating out a lot. have a hernia (hiatus?), have been alternating between constipation and diarrhea (diarrhea during the last three days). Wonder if I can take famotidine or other OTC to reduce the feeling of accidity without worwsening the bowel irregular movements. Male, 82.
Sat, 16 Feb 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. Acid reflux and irregular bowels as per your query are possible symptoms of GERD i.e gastroesophageal reflux disease. Food rich in spices causes formation of acid in stomach and regurgitates into esophagus and mouth and causes heartburn. If your symptoms did not relieve then i would suggest you to visit gastroenterologist once. Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitor medicines and H2 blockers like Omeprazole, Ranitidine if antacids not giving you the desired effects. Doctor may also rule out gallbladder problem. You should make use of lemon carbonated drink. Well prevention is more required in this case. You can also take half cup of aloe vera juice once daily and chew a gum after meal. Drink plenty of fluids and take bland food for few days.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Medication For Recurring Acid Reflux In Throat With Irregular Bowels

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. Acid reflux and irregular bowels as per your query are possible symptoms of GERD i.e gastroesophageal reflux disease. Food rich in spices causes formation of acid in stomach and regurgitates into esophagus and mouth and causes heartburn. If your symptoms did not relieve then i would suggest you to visit gastroenterologist once. Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitor medicines and H2 blockers like Omeprazole, Ranitidine if antacids not giving you the desired effects. Doctor may also rule out gallbladder problem. You should make use of lemon carbonated drink. Well prevention is more required in this case. You can also take half cup of aloe vera juice once daily and chew a gum after meal. Drink plenty of fluids and take bland food for few days. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari