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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?

I am having strong acidity! I have barrates esophagus problem! I have to trave on the 6th on a long trip out of the country what should I do?? Is there any possibility of any immediate danger! I always have acidity and can manage with diet and antacid but to day from the early morning acidity started and it is not going away at all. My stomach is also burning!!
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Lifestyle and home remedies
Lifestyle changes can ease symptoms of GERD, which may underlie Barrett's esophagus. Consider:

Maintaining a healthy weight.
Eliminating foods and drinks that trigger your heartburn, such as chocolate, coffee, alcohol and mint.
Stopping smoking.
Raising the head of your bed. Place wooden blocks under your bed to elevate your head.

treatment

proton pump inhibitors -pataparazole 40mg once daily before every morning for 28 days.

syp.antacid after fools

regular followup with your doctor is must.

barret oesophagus is a risk for carcinoma.


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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?

Lifestyle and home remedies Lifestyle changes can ease symptoms of GERD, which may underlie Barrett s esophagus. Consider: Maintaining a healthy weight. Eliminating foods and drinks that trigger your heartburn, such as chocolate, coffee, alcohol and mint. Stopping smoking. Raising the head of your bed. Place wooden blocks under your bed to elevate your head. treatment proton pump inhibitors -pataparazole 40mg once daily before every morning for 28 days. syp.antacid after fools regular followup with your doctor is must. barret oesophagus is a risk for carcinoma.