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Have Chest Pain, Have Reflux, Stomach Pain, Constipation. Taken Nexium. Shall I Take One Now?
im just having achest pain right now,and its not the first time this happened I usually take nexium tablet for it but when I changed my GP he even told me to take nexium for my stomack pain cause I am also and always constipated now idont really know if I will take this nexium for this pain on my chest he told me I hav reflux but does nexium works for stomach pain?or shall I take one now?
Mon, 20 May 2013
Hello,
it seems that what you have is a heart burn. That is why the 2 Drs have advised you to take nexium - (Esomeprazole) the drug prevents formation of gastric acid.
For constipation you have to find out the cause and try to avoid constipation by diet itself if not by mild laxative.
Even though diagnosed as acid peptic disease - ECG is a must to rule out Heart problem. If Heart burn is confirmed add one more drug by name (antacid) Sucrafil O --2 tsp (10ml) three times a day before meals. More than medicines your diet habit is very important. frequent, bland, non spicy, and non hot food along with good sleep without tension are important
It is a common problem - can be tackled easily with your co-operating diet habits
Best wishes
it seems that what you have is a heart burn. That is why the 2 Drs have advised you to take nexium - (Esomeprazole) the drug prevents formation of gastric acid.
For constipation you have to find out the cause and try to avoid constipation by diet itself if not by mild laxative.
Even though diagnosed as acid peptic disease - ECG is a must to rule out Heart problem. If Heart burn is confirmed add one more drug by name (antacid) Sucrafil O --2 tsp (10ml) three times a day before meals. More than medicines your diet habit is very important. frequent, bland, non spicy, and non hot food along with good sleep without tension are important
It is a common problem - can be tackled easily with your co-operating diet habits
Best wishes
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