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What Should I Do For The Lack Of Sleep?

dear doctor, i am suffering from GERD ans on medication of pantadoc 20 mg for lsat 5 yrs. had my gal bladder removed in 2006. i have severe sleeping problem even though i take stresnill o.5mg. i get up exactly at 2 to 2.30 in midnight. suffer to deliver my best during day. what should i do?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Regarding the GERD, you could try the following for better relief :

1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.
2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food
3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness.
4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor along with a probiotic for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards.
5) Avoid any kind of anxiety, and if need be consult a psychiatrist for lack of sleep in the night.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


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What Should I Do For The Lack Of Sleep?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Regarding the GERD, you could try the following for better relief : 1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity. 2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food 3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness. 4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor along with a probiotic for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards. 5) Avoid any kind of anxiety, and if need be consult a psychiatrist for lack of sleep in the night. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.