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Is Apple Cider Vinegar Advisable For Persistent Acid Reflux?
Question: Ive had bad scid reflux for about 9 months now. Im currently taking 80mg protonix daily, 1000mg ginger root, probiotics. Would you recommend that i add apple cider vinegar? I have heard very good things about it.
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There are only a few case studies which say apple cider vinegar may provide relief from acid reflux. But there are case reports as well that it can injure the lining of esophagus and worsen the symptoms of acid reflux.
So I will not recommend apple cider vinegar.
I would advice you to take Protonix, ginger root for relief along with dietary and lifestyle changes.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There are only a few case studies which say apple cider vinegar may provide relief from acid reflux. But there are case reports as well that it can injure the lining of esophagus and worsen the symptoms of acid reflux.
So I will not recommend apple cider vinegar.
I would advice you to take Protonix, ginger root for relief along with dietary and lifestyle changes.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you recommend any other natural remedies?
Brief Answer:
Ginger root
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are already taking Ginger root. There is no other natural remedy I can suggest.
Ginger root along with Protonix would be helpful.
You should know the food items to avoid -
Caffeine, citrus, tomatoes, peppermint, onion, fatty food, chocolates and soda are to be avoided.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Ginger root
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are already taking Ginger root. There is no other natural remedy I can suggest.
Ginger root along with Protonix would be helpful.
You should know the food items to avoid -
Caffeine, citrus, tomatoes, peppermint, onion, fatty food, chocolates and soda are to be avoided.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dr,
Will i have to avoid these foods for the rest of my life or for a temporary time like a month or two?
Will i have to avoid these foods for the rest of my life or for a temporary time like a month or two?
Brief Answer:
Temporary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to avoid these food items till you complete the treatment and get relief from your symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Temporary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to avoid these food items till you complete the treatment and get relief from your symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Last question doctor: how many MG of ginger do you suggest daily? Also, do you recommend L-glutamine? Ive heard that it can help.
Brief Answer:
250 mg thrice a day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take ginger 250 mg thrice a day.
Studies in animal models have shown L -glutamine worsens esophagitis one of the complications of acid reflux. It is better to avoid it.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
250 mg thrice a day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take ginger 250 mg thrice a day.
Studies in animal models have shown L -glutamine worsens esophagitis one of the complications of acid reflux. It is better to avoid it.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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