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Suggest Treatment For Hyper Acidity And Digestion Problem
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am facing hyper acidity and digestion problem for some time now. Sometimes in the mid-night i have burning sensation in my chest and have to drink water to cool down. Also, when i eat some food i feel its not digesting and i have to go to loo 3-4 times a day.
I am a IT professional and have a job which makes me sit almost whole day. I have certainly put on weight and off late started goingin to gym.
I am facing hyper acidity and digestion problem for some time now. Sometimes in the mid-night i have burning sensation in my chest and have to drink water to cool down. Also, when i eat some food i feel its not digesting and i have to go to loo 3-4 times a day.
I am a IT professional and have a job which makes me sit almost whole day. I have certainly put on weight and off late started goingin to gym.
Brief Answer:
Advised proton pomp inhibitors
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your description it seems like Acid reflux (Acid peptic disease).
I would suggest you Omeprazole (Proton pump inhibitor), 30 minutes before breakfast with empty stomach. You should use this medication at least for 6 weeks.
Along with medication you have to maintain your diet.
Do not skip meals. Avoid spicy, oily, junk food.
Eat healthy well balanced diet like fruits, vegetables like salads, protein contains food like eggs, nuts.
Do not eat food 2 hours before going food.
Drink plenty of water. Add yougurt to your diet which improves your indigestion problem. Drink butter milk twice a day.
If you are not feeling better after one week of medication then I suggest you visit a Gastroenterologist for clinical examination and doctor may go for endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer and other tests to rule out H.Pylori infection.
If you feel better then continue medication for 6 weeks.
I can understand regarding your job, but you have to do 30-45 minutes physical exercises regularly.
I would not comment on homeopathy medication since I do not have idea about it.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Advised proton pomp inhibitors
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your description it seems like Acid reflux (Acid peptic disease).
I would suggest you Omeprazole (Proton pump inhibitor), 30 minutes before breakfast with empty stomach. You should use this medication at least for 6 weeks.
Along with medication you have to maintain your diet.
Do not skip meals. Avoid spicy, oily, junk food.
Eat healthy well balanced diet like fruits, vegetables like salads, protein contains food like eggs, nuts.
Do not eat food 2 hours before going food.
Drink plenty of water. Add yougurt to your diet which improves your indigestion problem. Drink butter milk twice a day.
If you are not feeling better after one week of medication then I suggest you visit a Gastroenterologist for clinical examination and doctor may go for endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer and other tests to rule out H.Pylori infection.
If you feel better then continue medication for 6 weeks.
I can understand regarding your job, but you have to do 30-45 minutes physical exercises regularly.
I would not comment on homeopathy medication since I do not have idea about it.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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