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Suggest Treatment For GERD And Hiatal Hernia
Question: Since being diagnosed (may 26) with acid reflux and small hiata hernia and esophagus needs to heal it's not too bad -- anxiety has been worse and making symptoms worse. On Prilosec for 3 weeks So my esophagus heals. . I was afraid do eat much at all. I don't like taking medicine and it is making anxiety worse. Any suggestions and tips will help to naturally stop the acid reflux and get off-Prilosec? Also can I begin my centrum silver vitamins while on Prilosec? Thanks XXXX
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!
You are reporting to have GERD and hiatal hernia.
Apart medical treatment, lifestyle and diet is important too.
In my clinical practice to improve symptoms in patients like you I recommend as follows :
- eat often and small amount of meal
- avoid coffee, chocolate and tea.
- avoid smocking and alcohol
- use two pillows when you lay down.
- increase physical activity
- eat 3-4 hours before going to bed.
- avoid spicy and fatty foods
- continue to use prilosec at least 8 weeks
- use antacids like gaviscon three times per day.
- try to loose weight if you are overweight
Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!
You are reporting to have GERD and hiatal hernia.
Apart medical treatment, lifestyle and diet is important too.
In my clinical practice to improve symptoms in patients like you I recommend as follows :
- eat often and small amount of meal
- avoid coffee, chocolate and tea.
- avoid smocking and alcohol
- use two pillows when you lay down.
- increase physical activity
- eat 3-4 hours before going to bed.
- avoid spicy and fatty foods
- continue to use prilosec at least 8 weeks
- use antacids like gaviscon three times per day.
- try to loose weight if you are overweight
Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Anxiety is one of the most important causes of GERD.
It aggravates the symptoms of GERD. So avoiding stress and anxiety will improve your symptoms.
With regards to chocolate I would advice to avoid it for some times since your symptoms will improve.
Otherwise if you decide to use it than use gaviscon after it.
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Anxiety is one of the most important causes of GERD.
It aggravates the symptoms of GERD. So avoiding stress and anxiety will improve your symptoms.
With regards to chocolate I would advice to avoid it for some times since your symptoms will improve.
Otherwise if you decide to use it than use gaviscon after it.
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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