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Does Intake Of Pepsid Be Safe To Treat The Result From This Endoscopy?

I m a 66 yo femal who has been on Nexium for about 9 years for GERD. For several months, it seems ineffective and I have chest pain, heartburn, belching and generally don t feel well. Two days following surgery for my arm in January, I had a very sore throat then an incident of severe chest pain, could only take small breaths, etc and went to ER. It was attributed to a reaction from the anesthesia tube in my throat. My recent endoscopy results say I have a ring in the gastroesophageal junction; small hiatal hernia; erythema and consgestion, thickened folds in the antrum compatible with gastritis. My gastroentrologist told me to supplement with a Pepsid AC at night and I notice no difference.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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Hi,

Taking Nexium for the past 9 years with no response is the suspicion leading to the differential of some mechanical irritation of the stomach. Here you have to change some basic lifestyles of yours, especially your eating and sleeping habits. Acidity and heartburn is also related to your mental health as well, if you are smoking you should quite and try to relax your self with some change in life style. If it still persists then you might look for some surgical support.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician
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Does Intake Of Pepsid Be Safe To Treat The Result From This Endoscopy?

Hi, Taking Nexium for the past 9 years with no response is the suspicion leading to the differential of some mechanical irritation of the stomach. Here you have to change some basic lifestyles of yours, especially your eating and sleeping habits. Acidity and heartburn is also related to your mental health as well, if you are smoking you should quite and try to relax your self with some change in life style. If it still persists then you might look for some surgical support. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, General & Family Physician