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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Abdominal Pain

I am concerned about my 81y.o. husband. AT night he has reflux and pain in his abdomen frequently. Has no apetaite and don t enjoy any food for the last couple of months, while he used to be a great eater. How can I increase his food enjoyment and consumption? Thank you Filipa
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hello.
Thank you for contacting HCM.

Your husband appears to be suffering from GERD ( Gastro oesophageal Reflux Disease).
It may alter the patients sense of taste thus leading to loss of appetite. I would suggest you take the treatment course for GERD...it will help ease your husband's discomfort and also increase his appetite.
If I were your treating physician I would recommend
1. Tab omeprazole 20 mg once after breakfast.
2. Antacid syrup 1 tbsp thrice daily half an hour before meal
3. Tab. Domperidone thrice daily half an hour before meal.

Regarding dietary modifications
1. Avoid oily and spicy food
2. Limit intake of caffeine, soft drinks, alcohol or cigarette

Follow this treatment course for 2 weeks and if the symptoms do not improve please consult your local physician for further management in accordance to clinical evaluation.

I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns.
Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Abdominal Pain

Hello. Thank you for contacting HCM. Your husband appears to be suffering from GERD ( Gastro oesophageal Reflux Disease). It may alter the patients sense of taste thus leading to loss of appetite. I would suggest you take the treatment course for GERD...it will help ease your husband s discomfort and also increase his appetite. If I were your treating physician I would recommend 1. Tab omeprazole 20 mg once after breakfast. 2. Antacid syrup 1 tbsp thrice daily half an hour before meal 3. Tab. Domperidone thrice daily half an hour before meal. Regarding dietary modifications 1. Avoid oily and spicy food 2. Limit intake of caffeine, soft drinks, alcohol or cigarette Follow this treatment course for 2 weeks and if the symptoms do not improve please consult your local physician for further management in accordance to clinical evaluation. I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.