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Prevention Of GERD.

For the last two years, I am on drugs like omeprazole and other antacids. I was suffering from acute GERD. A specialist doctor had done endoscopy and told me that I was having multiple small ulcerations in my stomach. Now I have stopped taking medicines on a regular basis and take them only on need basis. But I still feel the acidity after I give up the medicines. How to cure this once and for all? For the last 15 days I am feeling constipated. I took some laxative medicines and other laxative food but it does not help me completely until I took a heavy dose of sorbiline. Kindly write me how to over come my constipation. Is sorbiline safe for me?
Wed, 9 Sep 2009
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For your stomach acidity, you should do the following: 1. Stop smoking. 2. Avoid pain medications called NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxyn etc). 3. For pain the safest medication is paracetamol. 4. If your doctor did a test for H. pylori and it was +ve you should take medicines for this infection. 5. Take omeprazole on an as required basis. For constipation: 1. The best medication is a high fibre product such as Isabgol husk. Take a tablespoon full every evening with a large glass of water. Adjust the dose so that you get a satisfactory bowel movement. 2. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 3. Regular exercises such as a brisk walk for 1/2 hour daily. 4. Avoid laxatives as in the long run they cause more harm than good.
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Prevention Of GERD.

For your stomach acidity, you should do the following: 1. Stop smoking. 2. Avoid pain medications called NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxyn etc). 3. For pain the safest medication is paracetamol. 4. If your doctor did a test for H. pylori and it was +ve you should take medicines for this infection. 5. Take omeprazole on an as required basis. For constipation: 1. The best medication is a high fibre product such as Isabgol husk. Take a tablespoon full every evening with a large glass of water. Adjust the dose so that you get a satisfactory bowel movement. 2. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 3. Regular exercises such as a brisk walk for 1/2 hour daily. 4. Avoid laxatives as in the long run they cause more harm than good.