Suggest Treatment For Acidity

Posted on Sun, 5 Mar 2017

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Sun, 5 Mar 2017 Answered on

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : I am having acidity problem

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Hi
Hope this message finds u in good health.
I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.

get a endosopy/gastroscopy done.
take antacids with prebiotics.
consult gastroeneterologist

Regards,Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (42 minutes later)

I am Using nexpro L regularly. When i stop acidity increases. Is there any permanent solution. Endoscopy done and there were no findings

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should follow some dietary modifications.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Apart from Nexpro L,you should have some dietary modifications.
You should stop Smoking and any format alcohol completely.
Avoid Non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines.
Avoid spicy food, masala food.
Stress should not be there.
You should take frequent small feeds.
I am sorry to say that there is no permanent treatment for acidity.
You can shift from Nexpro L to Rabeprazole 20mg tablet twice daily before food for few weeks.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D