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Hi, My mother is having heartburn and acidity. She has taken pantocid but relief is not there. She recovers well with Rablet 20 Can both medicines be taken alongside and has no side effects She is 72 years old Doctor has prescribed Nano D3 and other BP medicines
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. She should continue with these medications since it may take up to 2 months to see results of it. Acid reflux is caused by irritation of stomach mucosa by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.
Beside medications, it should be treated by changing lifestyle habits first and in severe cases medications or surgery may be required. You need to eat smaller meals but or frequently , avoid long sitting after meal and regulate your body mass. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Also, certain antiacid medications are ačways required and Rablet is good option. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. She should continue with these medications since it may take up to 2 months to see results of it. Acid reflux is caused by irritation of stomach mucosa by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. Beside medications, it should be treated by changing lifestyle habits first and in severe cases medications or surgery may be required. You need to eat smaller meals but or frequently , avoid long sitting after meal and regulate your body mass. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Also, certain antiacid medications are ačways required and Rablet is good option. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.