Suggest Treatment For GERD

Question : I have been taking Sompraz L tablet for gastric/acidity/chest burn issues as per your advise. I haven't had any chest burn issues while I was taking the tablet ( 3 weeks) but it started again after the course has finished! Is there a permanent solution for this? Would I be needing to take tablets everyday? I am pasting our previous conversation here: I am posting our previous conversation here: "I have been getting very frequent gastric problem since more than an year. I stay alone in Bangalore and have to eat outside food all the time. Is there any medication to get this under control? Asked by Me , Thu, 30 XXXXXXX 2014 Doctor's reply to your question above... Brief Answer: More information needed. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr XXXXXXX Kini and I am pleased to assist you. I went through your post about frequent gastric problem. I would like to have some more information so that I can assist you better. What exactly do you mean by gastric problem? what symptoms you have? Have you done any tests for that? Is yes, may I know what all has been done? Kindly get back to me with these information and I would give my opinion. Regards, Dr XXXXXXX Kini Replied by Dr. XXXXXXX Kini , Thu, 30 XXXXXXX 2014 Dear Dr. Thanks for the quick reply. Issue I have is the deep burning sensation around my chest and stomach. At times I can feel the sensation moving from my stomach till throat. It gets severe at times and I get some relief if I consume Pudin XXXXXXX tablet. I haven't done any tests on this. I also feel that the stomach is full and can hear bubble bursting kind of sound when I have the problem. Asked by Me , Thu, 30 XXXXXXX 2014 Doctor's reply to your question above... Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thanks for giving additional information. Based on the information you have given, it looks like you are having gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a condition caused by stomach contents going up in to the foodpipe. You can get good relief with medications for 4-8 weeks and certain lifestyle/dietary changes. You also have dyspeptic symptoms. You need to take medications like Sompraz-L once a day before breakfast. You need to reduce weight if you are obese. Avoid smoking and alcohol (if you have those habits). Avoid coffee, citrus, tomatoes, fatty food/spicy food and masala. Avoid eating full stomach. Insteas eat frequent smaller meals. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food. These measures would provide very good relief. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr XXXXXXX Kini