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How To Treat Acid Reflex?

Dear Dr. Radhakrishna~

I have had acid reflex for the last several years. As a general rule, I take Zantac to treat it. For these last 4 days, I was without my Zantac medication. Now, as a result, I have a bruised feeling in my esophagus. I was hoping that you might be able to shed some light on what I may have done to myself. Also, how serious is this condition and what can I do to make things better. This esophageal pain is most pronounced when I am drinking liquids.

Respectfully, Byron
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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GERD in not an emergency disease but if not treated it will lead to serious conditions
you have to take zantac regularly and antacids as well and of course avoid heavy meals and sleeping directly after meals
and if this condition happens again you have to make upper endoscopy
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How To Treat Acid Reflex?

GERD in not an emergency disease but if not treated it will lead to serious conditions you have to take zantac regularly and antacids as well and of course avoid heavy meals and sleeping directly after meals and if this condition happens again you have to make upper endoscopy