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Suffer From Acid Reflux, After Eating Esophagus Becomes Irritated And Hurts With Fast Heart Beat. Suggest?
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Fri, 6 Sep 2013
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Question : I suffer from acid reflux. I have noticed that it has gotten worse. I have noticed that when I eat a meal my esophagus becomes irritated and hearts alittle. Also my heart seems to beat faster. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Anti-reflux measures and medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient:
For acid reflux, a combination of behavioral-habit changes and effective medication is useful for most patients.
Anti-reflux rules:
-Elevate head of the bed 30 degrees
-Do not eat anything 2 hours before laying down
-Avoid alcohol, tobacco, mint, spices, chocolate in large amounts, all known to promote reflux
Medications:
-The best medications are now over the counter, called proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole or lansoprazole; to be taken once or twice daily on empty stomach, on a regular basis; should NOT discontinue even when feeling better because you get rebound acidity.
If you are diligent with those secommendations for 1 month and symptoms persist, should see a doctir for further testing (eg. EGD)
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Anti-reflux measures and medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient:
For acid reflux, a combination of behavioral-habit changes and effective medication is useful for most patients.
Anti-reflux rules:
-Elevate head of the bed 30 degrees
-Do not eat anything 2 hours before laying down
-Avoid alcohol, tobacco, mint, spices, chocolate in large amounts, all known to promote reflux
Medications:
-The best medications are now over the counter, called proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole or lansoprazole; to be taken once or twice daily on empty stomach, on a regular basis; should NOT discontinue even when feeling better because you get rebound acidity.
If you are diligent with those secommendations for 1 month and symptoms persist, should see a doctir for further testing (eg. EGD)
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
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