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Medication For Gerd?
Hello Dr. Grief,my name is Barbara and I am suffering from Gerd,I have tried some over the counter drugs but still no help.Could you please tell me the name of a strong antacid drug that you think could help me,If what you recommend does not help I will think about going to a doctor.Thank you.
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You appear to be well-informed about your condition. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is the terminology for 'reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus'. Symptoms includes heartburn.
GERD is effectively treated with proton-pump inhibitors. You can take Pantoprazole/Omeprazole/Rabeprazole before meals for your symptoms. Other measures that will help include: Sleeping with the head-end of the bed raised, avoiding wearing corsets.
You appear to be well-informed about your condition. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is the terminology for 'reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus'. Symptoms includes heartburn.
GERD is effectively treated with proton-pump inhibitors. You can take Pantoprazole/Omeprazole/Rabeprazole before meals for your symptoms. Other measures that will help include: Sleeping with the head-end of the bed raised, avoiding wearing corsets.
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