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Having Extreme Acid Reflux, Tried Galveston, Loosing Weight. What To Do?

extreme acid reflux, feels like my chest is on fire, worst when I lie down . tried various medicine from doctor , tried gavaston, certain foods make it worse, alcohol, cake, tomatoes, smoked fish. I am loosing weight (lost a stone in a month) ended up in a and e thinking was heart attack,, help I have had enough
posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms suggest that you might be having Gastro esophageal reflux disease, which is caused by the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Investigation like Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist.

There is no need to worry...you will be fine.
Wish you a good health & speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Having Extreme Acid Reflux, Tried Galveston, Loosing Weight. What To Do?

Hello dear, The symptoms suggest that you might be having Gastro esophageal reflux disease, which is caused by the reflux of acid from stomach to esophagus due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus. Investigation like Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management consists of: 1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised. 2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. 3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach) If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist. There is no need to worry...you will be fine. Wish you a good health & speedy recovery. Take care.