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What Is The Treatment For Acid Reflux?

I received a GED and have a very irritated esophagus, the automatic treatment was Zegerid, however I experienced diaharrea. But even more disturbing is the increased pressure I am experiencing in my stomach. Several evenings per week I cannot sleep because when I relax my stomach shoots it's contents up my throat far enough I can taste it, sometimes it reaches my nasal cavity. I believe the acid should be there but the reflux and pressure is disturbing me. The Dr. moved me to Previcid but I have the same results.
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Regarding GERD the following might prove to be helpful :

1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.
2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food
3) Efforts to reduce your weight (in case of overweight ) with regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness.
4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards.
5) A routine blood sugar test both fasting and post prandial.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
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What Is The Treatment For Acid Reflux?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Regarding GERD the following might prove to be helpful : 1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity. 2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food 3) Efforts to reduce your weight (in case of overweight ) with regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness. 4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards. 5) A routine blood sugar test both fasting and post prandial. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef