Suggest Treatment For Acidity And Gas

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

Question: Hello,

I am suffering from acidity and gas since last 2 years. I have no loss of weight and appetite is normal. After eating anything acidity forms and gas also. USG is normal and so as endoscopy. If I take 1 Ganaton Total once in every 3 days then everything is ok. But I want to know the solution. Please advise. I am 30 years, male. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. What do you mean by acidity? Heartburn, sour belching or burning abdominal pain?
2. Any other medical illness like diabetes or thyroid issues?
3. Do you take pain killer medications like brufen etc?
4. Do you smoke or drink alcohol?
5. Your occupation?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Thank you Sir.

1. What do you mean by acidity? Heartburn, sour belching or burning abdominal pain?

Heartburn-mild,
sour belching-mild ,
burning abdominal pain-- sometimes for a second or two i feel a burning sensation in stomach but no pain- it always feels immediately just when i eat something like pappad/aachar

If i eat food with apples it relives the symptoms a bit.

2. Any other medical illness like diabetes or thyroid issues?
no
3. Do you take pain killer medications like brufen etc?
no- but I have problems of headache for which I take saridon once in 2/3 months.
4. Do you smoke or drink alcohol?
no
5. Your occupation?
software developer- no exercise

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
You are having symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Take Ganaton Total once daily before breakfast for 4 weeks.
Dietary changes more important.

Avoid coffee, citrus, tomatoes, fatty/spicy/fried/masala food.
Avoid carbonated beverages.
Do not eat full stomach. Instead eat multiple smaller meals.
Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food.

If your job is very stressful, adopt some stress relief methods like meditation.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Thank you Sir.

Whenever I take Ganaton I become fully cured within 1 hour or so. But after 3 days again symptoms come back. Again I take Ganaton and again the cycle continues. Sir, is there any permanent cure?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Medications and lifestyle modifications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
One capsule is not enough.
You need to take it everyday for at least 4 weeks.
The most important thing however is the dietary/lifestyle changes which I have mentioned in my previous post.

With these two you can remain symptom free.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar