I HAD A GASTRITIS ACIDIC PROBLEM AND MY DOCTOR ADVICE TO TAKE RABELOC 20 MG TABLET. BUT NOW I HAD GAS AND BACK PAIN . SHALL I TAKE ANTACID WITH THIS?. HOW LONG SHALL I TAKE THESE MEDICINES.
Question: I HAD A GASTRITIS ACIDIC PROBLEM AND MY DOCTOR ADVICE TO TAKE RABELOC 20 MG TABLET. BUT NOW I HAD GAS AND BACK PAIN . SHALL I TAKE ANTACID WITH THIS?. HOW LONG SHALL I TAKE THESE MEDICINES.
Brief Answer:
Endoscopy should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
For Gastritis, Upper GI endoscopy should be done.It will confirm the location of Ulcers and also give a clue about Hiatus hernia, Reflux esophagitis.
Till then, you can continue with Rabeprazole 20mg.If there is no response,you can stop it and start Esmoprazole 40mg once daily as it has better response in few individuals.
There is no need to add Antacid.
Treatment should be taken till the symptoms subside.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult a Gastroenterologist and get an Upper GI endoscopy.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Endoscopy should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
For Gastritis, Upper GI endoscopy should be done.It will confirm the location of Ulcers and also give a clue about Hiatus hernia, Reflux esophagitis.
Till then, you can continue with Rabeprazole 20mg.If there is no response,you can stop it and start Esmoprazole 40mg once daily as it has better response in few individuals.
There is no need to add Antacid.
Treatment should be taken till the symptoms subside.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult a Gastroenterologist and get an Upper GI endoscopy.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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