Could I Use Heat Pad For Stomach Pain?

Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015

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Question : I have had acid reflux for the last week no it's turned into a bad stomach ache and pain in my Back. They are both very sensative to the touch.

Could I use heat pad for pain or ice

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Change your lifestyle and diet....

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
I read carefully all your concerns and understood your concerns.

Your symptoms are typical for GERD ( acid reflux ) and I would like to suggest changing your lifestyle as follows:
- avoid cofee, chocolate and tea.
- avoid spicy food
- eat often and small portions
- avoid laying down 3 hours after eating
- avoid unnecessary stress.
- increase physical activity.
- use a healthy diet reach in fresh fruits and vegetables, poor in animal fats and diary.
- use antacids ( Malox )
- use PPI like Prilosec OTC
- Use two pillow when you lay down.
This will help to relieve your symptoms and to reduce GERD ( acid reflux ).

With regards to heat pad it may help a bit reducing stomach spasms. The ice doesn't help in that case.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar