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Suggest An Alternative Medicine For Prilosec Orc

I have been taking Prilosec Orc for about a year and half. In the last few months I have started to have stomaching cramping and diagharea which is getting worse .I have tried to stop taking it but heartburn symptoms are worse. I also had my galbatter remove year ago that s when everything got worse. Is there something else I can take for the acid reflux?
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic ...

You are having chronic acid reflux along with stomach crying...

First rule out H.pylori by urea breath test...

Than if needed hiatus hernia should be ruled out by endoscopy like investigation...

Take omeprazole( that you are taking) for four week ....

To prevent reflux high fatty meal and excess spicy foods avoided...

Tea, coffee, icream restricted

Head elevation done while sleeping...

Take care

If hiatus hernia present than surgical treatment can be done

Advise : gastroenterologist or physician consultation for examination and further work up
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Suggest An Alternative Medicine For Prilosec Orc

Hi welcome to health care magic ... You are having chronic acid reflux along with stomach crying... First rule out H.pylori by urea breath test... Than if needed hiatus hernia should be ruled out by endoscopy like investigation... Take omeprazole( that you are taking) for four week .... To prevent reflux high fatty meal and excess spicy foods avoided... Tea, coffee, icream restricted Head elevation done while sleeping... Take care If hiatus hernia present than surgical treatment can be done Advise : gastroenterologist or physician consultation for examination and further work up