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Question: I have acid reflux and at night, this mostly happens at night, my body get spastic, then I throw up profusely, this last at least a hour. I just want to know what causes this?
I sent this explanation all of my problems. I never received my answer. Did I do something wrong, is this why I never received my answer
I sent this explanation all of my problems. I never received my answer. Did I do something wrong, is this why I never received my answer
Brief Answer:
ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER TREATMENTS FOR ACID REFLUX
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
See, basically your are having gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
It occurs due to the weakness of the esophageal sphincter and the food comes out regurgitating. Vomiting and heartburn are commonly associated. There are other associations like hiatus hernia, scleroderma, obese patients etc.
The diagnosis is basically done on the symptoms and confirmed by an endoscopy.
See, when such patients come to my chamber, i start with drug therapy initially and then if not controlled, endoscopy and further treatment options is given. I would ask you to do the same which includes-
Avoid food like rich oily foods, fatty food, alcohol, red meat, chocolates and coffee.
Drink plenty of water daily and fruits and fresh vegetables; also dietary fibers should be taken in moderate amount.
Take small frequent meals.
Take pantoprazole-domperidone combination daily before breakfast.
Take antacids following heavy meals like lunch and dinner.
Take pancreatic enzymes with meals at night.
Get an endoscopy done.
You can talk to your doctor about this and for prescription of the drugs.
Get back to me with the reports.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER TREATMENTS FOR ACID REFLUX
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
See, basically your are having gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
It occurs due to the weakness of the esophageal sphincter and the food comes out regurgitating. Vomiting and heartburn are commonly associated. There are other associations like hiatus hernia, scleroderma, obese patients etc.
The diagnosis is basically done on the symptoms and confirmed by an endoscopy.
See, when such patients come to my chamber, i start with drug therapy initially and then if not controlled, endoscopy and further treatment options is given. I would ask you to do the same which includes-
Avoid food like rich oily foods, fatty food, alcohol, red meat, chocolates and coffee.
Drink plenty of water daily and fruits and fresh vegetables; also dietary fibers should be taken in moderate amount.
Take small frequent meals.
Take pantoprazole-domperidone combination daily before breakfast.
Take antacids following heavy meals like lunch and dinner.
Take pancreatic enzymes with meals at night.
Get an endoscopy done.
You can talk to your doctor about this and for prescription of the drugs.
Get back to me with the reports.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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