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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux While Travelling
Question: I am facing acidity problems frequently. Whenever I miss a meal or the meal is delayed by 1-2 hrs, my stomach or head starts to pain due to acidity. this is a problem when I am travelling.
Brief Answer:
mostly GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX,
According to your description it seems like acid reflux or gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Yes, acidity will increase when you do not eat food on time and when you eat outside spicy or masala or any junk food.
I suggest you antacids Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day 30 minutes before breakfast.
You need to take these medications at least for 4 weeks continuously.
Along with medications you have to take care of your diet.
Do not skip meals.
Do not eat out side food or junk, oily, spicy and masala food.
Restrict hot beverages like tea or coffee.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables like salads.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
mostly GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX,
According to your description it seems like acid reflux or gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Yes, acidity will increase when you do not eat food on time and when you eat outside spicy or masala or any junk food.
I suggest you antacids Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day 30 minutes before breakfast.
You need to take these medications at least for 4 weeks continuously.
Along with medications you have to take care of your diet.
Do not skip meals.
Do not eat out side food or junk, oily, spicy and masala food.
Restrict hot beverages like tea or coffee.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables like salads.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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