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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Indigestion

Hello, for the last 2 months almost I have been suffering from what my doctor thinks could be stomach acid problems or an ulcer coming on. I have been on Dexilant for almost a month but still experience some kind of symptom daily --from stomach pain or burning, reflux or indigestion, or discomfort behind my sternum. Today I have been feeling sick, no pain nor twinges, just queasiness that I can t shake. Where is this feeling coming from all of a sudden? What can I take for relief? I am scheduled for an endoscopy next week. I am 58, woman. I have throughout my life experienced short lived stomach discomfort, indigestion but never lasting this long nor with these multiple symptoms. Thank you.
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acid reflux and indigestion which could be due to gastritis and infection by H. Pylori bacteria. Need not to worry. Acid reflux occurs due to loosening of sphincters and passage of more acid in stomach. You should avoid oily and spicy food. I would advise that you get an upper Gastrointestinal tract endoscopy done to look for the severity of gastritis. You need to reduce the quantity of food taken per meal. While sleeping put two pillows under your head. Keep at least 2 hours gap between your food and sleeping time. you should take diet rich in multivitamins. This all will prevent reflux. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg empty stomach OD. Start taking proton pump inhibitors.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Indigestion

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acid reflux and indigestion which could be due to gastritis and infection by H. Pylori bacteria. Need not to worry. Acid reflux occurs due to loosening of sphincters and passage of more acid in stomach. You should avoid oily and spicy food. I would advise that you get an upper Gastrointestinal tract endoscopy done to look for the severity of gastritis. You need to reduce the quantity of food taken per meal. While sleeping put two pillows under your head. Keep at least 2 hours gap between your food and sleeping time. you should take diet rich in multivitamins. This all will prevent reflux. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg empty stomach OD. Start taking proton pump inhibitors. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari