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For approximately two years now I wake up in the middle of the night with a terrible taste in my mouth and have to get up to gargle or brush my teeth. I have been told this is reflux.
I have been taking medication for the reflux for the past two weeks and now I feel nauseous everyday.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain terrible taste in mouth at the middle of night is indicative of acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain terrible taste in mouth at the middle of night is indicative of acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.