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Suggest Treatment For Severe Stomach Pain
I have been taking Prilosec for three years. I missed taking it Sunday morning. When I realized I missed it it was 8PM. So I thought I better wait till my next dose this morning at 6AM. I woke up with alot of stomach pain like my dinner was not digesting like I was going to be sick I had to sleep sitting up. Is this normal will I always have to take this I I am 49 years old. I eat a balanced diet.medicine?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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GERD and peptic ulcer disease can present with varying degrees of symptoms.
Treatment includes lifestyle changes and the use of medication.
The lifestyle changes are: (1)small meals- large meals are associated with more reflux
(2)reduce or eliminate chocolate, mint, caffeine
(3)reduce or eliminate the use of spicy/acidic/fatty/fried foods
(4)wait 2 hours after eating before laying down
(5)elevate the head of the bed if needed
(6)weight loss of any excess weight
I hope this helps
GERD and peptic ulcer disease can present with varying degrees of symptoms.
Treatment includes lifestyle changes and the use of medication.
The lifestyle changes are: (1)small meals- large meals are associated with more reflux
(2)reduce or eliminate chocolate, mint, caffeine
(3)reduce or eliminate the use of spicy/acidic/fatty/fried foods
(4)wait 2 hours after eating before laying down
(5)elevate the head of the bed if needed
(6)weight loss of any excess weight
I hope this helps
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