Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux

Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014

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Mon, 22 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : What do recommend for acid reflux

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
PPIs, anti-h2inhibitors snd antacids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query .

My recommendations are as following :

- start therapy with PPIs, anti-h2inhibitors snd antacids
- avoid foods and drinks that will aggravate the symptoms : citrus, cchilly, spicy, fried, coffee, etc.
- eat often and small portions, chew up slowly
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- sleep with two pillows

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

What specific medicines do you recommend. I don't know what these poi anti inhibitors are

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following medications for acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Specifically,
- PPIs (omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole)
- histamine H2 receptor antagonist (e.g.ranitidine, famotidine,etc)

Omeprazole is available over the counter as prilosec OTC. While others require a prescription.

Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad