Suggest Treatment For Regular Gastric Problem

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

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Question : I have gastric problem regularly. I try to keep my diet as much as controlled as possible to avoid junk and fried that increases it, still problem exists with simple home cooked food.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antacid medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Have you lost weight, noticed blood in stool or vomiting or have severe loss of appetite. If yes, then see a gastroenterologist immediately. If you do not have the above symptoms, I would suggest you take a PPI like omeprazole which is available over the counter. In case your symptoms persist after 4 weeks of treatment I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist as you might need a upper GI endoscopy.

Avoid fried foods, carbonated drinks, red meat, mint and chocolate flavoured foods.

Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (14 hours later)

Hello,

Can you please tell me is it a medicine or a test.
" I would suggest you take a PPI like omeprazole which is available over the counter."

Please elaborate what is PPI.

Thanks
It is same like "zintech" tablet.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better than zintac

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

A PPI is a proton pump inhibitor. It is a drug which reduces acid secretion in the stomach. Omeprazole is one of the drugs which belong to this group available as omez or protonix. It is different from zintac. Infact it is better than zintac.

I should help you with your symptoms

Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari