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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia
My husband has been having problems sleeping if he eats after 6:00 PM. He has to prop himself up in bed because it seems the food wants to back up in his throat. This has been going on for a year or more. A few days ago he had that problem all day long. He had to keep trying to clear his throat because it felt like nothing will digest. Yesterday I made him some popcorn and for the first time it came out of his nose. I am trying to get him to see a doctor what he refuses. What can you tell me about this or recommend for him to do?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query your husband is unable to sleep after eat , he also has to clear his throat and has cough . Well there caan be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to acid reflux disease , because due to acid reflux content of stomach come upward and cause discomfort .You should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and even if required he/she can advise you to get Endoscopy done . For acid reflux doctor may advise to take Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole . Antacid like Milk of Magnesia can also be advised . Sometimes doctor may also recommend surgery to correct the defect of esophageal sphincter . I would suggest you to :-
- Eat more of Probiotics like Yoghurt.
- Drink plenty of water as it helps in dilution of acid.
- Avoid spicy and acidic foods and heavy and large meals.
- Take small and light meals.
- Eat atleast 1 hours before meals.
- Take short walk after meals.
- Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to legs.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query your husband is unable to sleep after eat , he also has to clear his throat and has cough . Well there caan be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to acid reflux disease , because due to acid reflux content of stomach come upward and cause discomfort .You should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and even if required he/she can advise you to get Endoscopy done . For acid reflux doctor may advise to take Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole . Antacid like Milk of Magnesia can also be advised . Sometimes doctor may also recommend surgery to correct the defect of esophageal sphincter . I would suggest you to :-
- Eat more of Probiotics like Yoghurt.
- Drink plenty of water as it helps in dilution of acid.
- Avoid spicy and acidic foods and heavy and large meals.
- Take small and light meals.
- Eat atleast 1 hours before meals.
- Take short walk after meals.
- Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to legs.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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