Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Heart Burn

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

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Fri, 25 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : how two tret asicit reflux.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take antacid or soda bicarbonate as following...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

You are reporting to be using omeprazole for reflux, but, still you are complaining of having the the symptoms. If you are having stomach pain or heartburn at the moment, I advise to :

- take antacids. If do not have any, take 1 glass of water and pour 1 teaspoon of soda bicarbonate (the one used for baking purposes). Within a couple of minutes,the symptoms will subside

- continue taking omeprazole but should increase the dosage. Can discuss it further with the doctor who prescribed omeprazole.

- try to eat often and small portions; chew up slowly

- avoid foods/drinks that might aggravate reflux

- raise your head from shoulders when sleeping

Hope it helped! Let me know if I can be of further help!
Dr.Albana

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