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Does Antacid Help Cure Barrett's Esophagus?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

Question: What is the best antacid to use for baretts esophagus?
Can i use Tuma?I mean can i use Tums for Baretts esophagus?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Tums can be taken.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query dear.

Yes, you can use tums safely if you have a baretts oesophagus.
For better effect take Tums with Omeprazole 40 mg once daily(OTC).

Feel free to ask further.
Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (18 minutes later)

Is omeprazole the BEST thing to use? Can I use over the counter Prilosec instead?
I believe it is the same thing but cheaper. I'm terrified of getting throat cancer. I've changed my diet but can I have a beer or glass of wine once in a while?
THank you for answering me!

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Prilosec contains omeprazole only. Any proton pump inhibitor class of medicine can be used.
You can have one beer/wine once in a while but not frequently.
You may take an extra tablet of Prilosec before taking a beer.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee