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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain And Food Regurgitation
Hello,
I have pain in my throat and stomach. I have had very bad acid for three weeks now and it is getting worse and I have been taken all kinds of antacids and no help when I try to sleep. It going on all day and night and feels like nothing is staying in the stomach and just come back up the throat. Thank you for your time!
Best regards,
Kevin
I have pain in my throat and stomach. I have had very bad acid for three weeks now and it is getting worse and I have been taken all kinds of antacids and no help when I try to sleep. It going on all day and night and feels like nothing is staying in the stomach and just come back up the throat. Thank you for your time!
Best regards,
Kevin
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Answered on
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Dear Kevin,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acidity & reflux of acid from stomach is caused due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux)
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acidity & reflux of acid from stomach is caused due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux)
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care
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