
Suggest Treatment For GERD And Hernia

Am a 27 year old female, with gerd complications owing to hiatal hernia. This has severely affected my appetite and am underweight . I have tried eating small quantities of food throughout the day but of no avail.I have chanced upon apetamin syrup which i hear stimulates appetite,is it safe for me to try that out. Will it cause liver damage in the long run?
Apetamin or ciproheptadine is to be used short term
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, Apetamin or ciproheptadine is to be used short term as it can cause liver damage in the long run as you have correctly understood.
I notice that other doctors have already advised you, but this is from my book--Health After Forty---it may help---
---Avoid foods like, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, onions, garlic, & fatty foods, which can relax the sphincter. Carbonated & caffeinated beverages can also do the same by causing bloating & acid overload in the stomach.
---Avoid large meals
---Fat accumulation in the abdomen can exert pressure on the stomach. So losing weight may help
---Avoid tight belts & clothing.
---Nicotine can relax the sphincter, so avoid smoking & intake of tobacco.
---Never lie down & eat
---If you suffer from nighttime attacks, elevate the head end of your bed with blocks.
---regular exercise definitely helps.
---In very severe cases, surgery to tighten the sphincter called fundoplication can be undertaken.
You can revert back.
Regards

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