Suggest Treatment For Acidity And GERD

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2015

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Question : i am 40 years old male, since last one month feeling uncomfortable while sleeping. Getting up in between like 2 to 3 am and feeling like acid came reverse from stomach to nose thru food pipe. yday its become very much and feeling like vomit for 4 hours. since yday night feeling drousy and down. i am not an alcoholic or smoker. Yday we had a party & had lunch with non veg foods.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get a proper treatment, discuss with your Doctor to get a prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your history and query.
It is classical of a condition called GERD.
I would suggest you the following:
Zantac / Omeprazole 12 hourly.
Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach.
Add Domperidone or such motility regulators.
Soft bland diet.
No aerated colas / soda/ drinks.
Early dinner. No late nights.
*Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor)
Lying in a reclining position
Walk around after dinner.
Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid.
If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines.

This helps all my patients and should help you hopefully.

I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications or if you feel there is a gap of communication.

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