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Question: after i eat i have acid reflux im 59 female never had problem like this all seemed to start when i drank 3 coffees 2cokes and 2 lemonaides within 16 hrs i hardly drink coffee let alone 3 but i needed to stay awake
i had pain and burning up high a week ago i took carafate every six hrs but after i felt better i was taking with water so that may have dilluted it i also took nexium a few days felt fine but today after i eat even bland food i have that acid reflux feel like have to burp i took prevacid 15 mg tonight and did NOT have reflux i had dry toast
i had pain and burning up high a week ago i took carafate every six hrs but after i felt better i was taking with water so that may have dilluted it i also took nexium a few days felt fine but today after i eat even bland food i have that acid reflux feel like have to burp i took prevacid 15 mg tonight and did NOT have reflux i had dry toast
Brief Answer:
Acute gastritis- H. pylori test is advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us,
I have read though your query carefully, and like your husband has correctly said, you do have symptoms pertaining to acute gastritis.
The drinks which you have taken- coffee, cokes and lemonades seems to be the culprit, being rich in acidic content. It may have cause an acute inflammation in your stomach, causing you your symptoms.
Since, you have already tried carafate, prevacid and nexium which works on primarily neutalizing the acidic contents and by decreasing the acid production, I would suggest you to get an H. Pylori test done if you experience nausea, belching, unexplained weight loss.
H. pylori is also one of the major cause of acute gastritis. You may do a stool antigen or a. H. Pylori antibody test.
If its positive, a combination of antibiotics along with an antacid is recommended.
Kindly consult with a doctor in your area and see if he agrees with me.
Meanwhile, I would recommend you
-to continue on carafate for a week or two and on nexium for another 2 weeks.
- Also avoid foods that are spicy, oily and too fatty. Also avoid any beverages( tea, coffee) for a while.
- Remain stress free
- Have your dinner at-least 3-4 hours prior to bedtime.
- You may consider the use of two pillows to avoid any regurgitation at night.
Hope I have answered to your query
Kindly revert back for any further queries you may have.
Thanks and regards.
Acute gastritis- H. pylori test is advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us,
I have read though your query carefully, and like your husband has correctly said, you do have symptoms pertaining to acute gastritis.
The drinks which you have taken- coffee, cokes and lemonades seems to be the culprit, being rich in acidic content. It may have cause an acute inflammation in your stomach, causing you your symptoms.
Since, you have already tried carafate, prevacid and nexium which works on primarily neutalizing the acidic contents and by decreasing the acid production, I would suggest you to get an H. Pylori test done if you experience nausea, belching, unexplained weight loss.
H. pylori is also one of the major cause of acute gastritis. You may do a stool antigen or a. H. Pylori antibody test.
If its positive, a combination of antibiotics along with an antacid is recommended.
Kindly consult with a doctor in your area and see if he agrees with me.
Meanwhile, I would recommend you
-to continue on carafate for a week or two and on nexium for another 2 weeks.
- Also avoid foods that are spicy, oily and too fatty. Also avoid any beverages( tea, coffee) for a while.
- Remain stress free
- Have your dinner at-least 3-4 hours prior to bedtime.
- You may consider the use of two pillows to avoid any regurgitation at night.
Hope I have answered to your query
Kindly revert back for any further queries you may have.
Thanks and regards.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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