Suggest Remedy For Heartburn After Eating Bland Food

Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi,

I recently did a urea breath test and tested negative for H. Pylori. At times I get heartburn and the foods I eat are as bland as it gets. All I drink is water. Is it possible I have an ulcer?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to gastroesophageal reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Dear Sir,

The cause of your symptoms is likely to be due to Gastroesophageal reflux. Whether there is underling ulcer can only be attributed after Endoscopy examination.

Following could be predisposing factors

1. Irregular diet and bland diet

2. Stress

3. lack of adequate sleep

As you are already taking Pantoprozole which is acid suppressant , your symptoms are likely to improve with it. i would also suggest the following

1. Small quantity of meals consumed frequently will help prevent reflux

2. Addition of gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful.

3. Adequate sleep: 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep will destress you.

If the symptoms persist then further evaluation by Endoscopy will be required.
Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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