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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux Problem

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: Hi,

I have realized I have acid reflux problem. It is severe and frequent and from long time.
Pls suggest me some Proton Pump Inhibitors medication course to treat it.
I am 32 yrs old.

Thanks and Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pantaprazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you Take A PPI Like pantoprazole for 8 weeks. You should take it 30 mins before breakfast with empty stomach. This is over the counter medication.
Avoid carbonated drinks, alcohol and fried foods.
Avoid lying down or sleeping for 3 hours after meals

Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (21 minutes later)

Thanx Dr. XXXXXXX for the prescribing.

Normally, acid reflux problems completely curable by these medicines
and precautions on foods habits.

Or any surgery is needed for permanent solution.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
surgery only in a small selected group

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

On an average 30 percent are cured by one course,

30 percent require intermittent medicines and 30 percent require longterm medications. Less that 10 percent require surgery. Surgery is indicated in those people who do not respond to high dose of medications.

Regarding food you should avoid

Carbonated drinks, deep fried foods, mint flavoured foods, chocolate flavoured food, Red meat, coffee, alcohol.

Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari