Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux

Posted on Wed, 15 Feb 2017

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Question : I have had barium swallow test, because my dr. prescribed test, He did not find any obstruction. I still have what I think might be acid reflux everytime I drink liquids What can I do to help with this. My Doctor didn't suggest anything to take?

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
take a proton pump inhibitor and a prokinetic agent along with tab pepcid

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for putting yiur query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

For acid reflux I will suggest you to take a proton pump inhibitor like rabeprazole along with a prokinetic agent like domperidone to be taken half hr before breakfast. Also take tablet pepcid at night after dinner. I found this combination very useful in my patients with acid reflux.

Also avoid tea coffee spicy and fatty meals. Dont lie down and drink water for at least 2hrs after taking meals. Do regular exercise

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health

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