Suggest Treatment For Gastritis And Acid Reflux

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

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Thu, 12 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

I have been having acidity problems for a long time now. I have tried several remedies but am still unable to find a solution to that. I am taking Sompraz - D (Esomeprazole 40mg with Domperidone 30 mg) and Espumisan Gold (Simethicone) but am still not seeing complete relief due to these. My main problem is that I get headache/nausea, feel very drowsy after meals, and I am unable to focus on work and think actively. One triggering point for severe acidity that I have observed is Sweets, which I am avoiding as much as possible. However, my main concern is that acidity is causing problems with concentration, alertness and moreover is not subsiding significantly with the strong medicines that I am taking.

Please advise the right course of action.

Regards,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reduce Stress

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

What I gather from your information is that you are suffering from stress induced gastritis and reflux

Take the medicines twice a day for a minimum of six weeks followed by once a day for another three weeks

Follow these instructions :

1] Avoid spicy, fermented meals and sweets if they are causing aggravation f symptoms
2] Do not have heavy meals
3] Avoid smoking and alcohol
4] Wear loose clothes
5] Do not stoop
6] Do not lift heavy weights
7] Raise the head end of your bed
8] If Obese lose weight
9] If under stress - Manage stress levels by meditation and exercise

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (47 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. I have a question. should I take Sompraz-D twice a day? Or should I take Simethicone? When I take Simethicone, I sometimes feel irritation in the bowel and have loose motions. I actually want to avoid Simethicone. Is there a better alternative to that?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Sucralfate

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing in again

Yes you need to take Sompraz-D twice

Instead of SImethicone take Sucralfate Liquid twice a day

Hope this clears your doubts
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad