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How Safe Is Taking Omwprazole For Heartburn?

Feels like I have been punched in stomach I have gerd, but my heartburn is being controlled by omeprazole. It is very unconmfortable I feel winded seems like it is inflamed all throughout my esophagus and stomach. So much pressure slightest touch makes it feel worse.
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic.

You have problem of gastroesophageal reflux disease that cause heartburn problem.

For treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease you have to modify your diet and lifestyle. ....

Elevate your head during sleeping.
Eat small amount of meal.
Avoid immeadiat sleeping after meal.

Avoid spicy food and oily food.
Avoid citrus fruits and fatty foods.
Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.

Omeprazole drugs are helpful for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you.
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How Safe Is Taking Omwprazole For Heartburn?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of gastroesophageal reflux disease that cause heartburn problem. For treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease you have to modify your diet and lifestyle. .... Elevate your head during sleeping. Eat small amount of meal. Avoid immeadiat sleeping after meal. Avoid spicy food and oily food. Avoid citrus fruits and fatty foods. Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking. Omeprazole drugs are helpful for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thank you.