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Suggest A Diet And Lifestyle Change To Manage Acid Reflux And GERD
Question: Thank you for reviewing my question.
My husband suffers from GERD. Do you have any suggestions for the treatment of GERD/Acid Reflux? He takes pills to reduce symptoms, but are there any another solutions for this issue that you can recommend?
Thank you, XXXXXXX
My husband suffers from GERD. Do you have any suggestions for the treatment of GERD/Acid Reflux? He takes pills to reduce symptoms, but are there any another solutions for this issue that you can recommend?
Thank you, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Correct medicine with dietary changes with life style modification.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Firstly, thanks for asking your query.
See as the name suggests ACID REFLUX should be treated in two phases-
1)Control production of acid-For which he can take over the countet PPI like Omeprazole 40 mg once daily(OTC).
2)To prevent the acid formed inside stomach to reflux back into esophagus-I would suggest you to add Levosulpiride 35 mg. It's a prokinetic drug and is very effective in controlling reflux of acid back into esophagus.A better way is to take it with Rabeprazole trials have shown that its very effective when combined with Rabeprazole.But you would need a prescription for the same.
General precautions are-
Follow a bland diet (low acid levels, low in fat, not spicy)
Eat frequent, small meals.
Lose weight.
Avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.
Do not eat food less than 2 hours before bedtime.
Raise the head of the bed before sleeping.
Avoid clearing of the throat.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Please do let me know if you need more details.
Correct medicine with dietary changes with life style modification.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Firstly, thanks for asking your query.
See as the name suggests ACID REFLUX should be treated in two phases-
1)Control production of acid-For which he can take over the countet PPI like Omeprazole 40 mg once daily(OTC).
2)To prevent the acid formed inside stomach to reflux back into esophagus-I would suggest you to add Levosulpiride 35 mg. It's a prokinetic drug and is very effective in controlling reflux of acid back into esophagus.A better way is to take it with Rabeprazole trials have shown that its very effective when combined with Rabeprazole.But you would need a prescription for the same.
General precautions are-
Follow a bland diet (low acid levels, low in fat, not spicy)
Eat frequent, small meals.
Lose weight.
Avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.
Do not eat food less than 2 hours before bedtime.
Raise the head of the bed before sleeping.
Avoid clearing of the throat.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Please do let me know if you need more details.
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