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Suggest Medication For Acid Reflux And Gastric Trouble

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my age is 55 years , height is 5ft 8 inch.Acidity problem remains burning in chest ,Even light food cause gas problem also , I am working in shift duty. Problem increases in night shifts.Please tell me diet shedule or medicine required, Also taking tablet of B.P. Thanks
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Here are some best working guidelines for this issue

Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible .
Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks .

Avoid over eating , prolong fasting .
Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals .
Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible .
Avoid late night parties , dinners .
Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting .

Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .

Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty
stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps .

Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control .
Later on may need ultrasound or upper GI endoscopy according to the progress .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .

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Suggest Medication For Acid Reflux And Gastric Trouble

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Here are some best working guidelines for this issue Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible . Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks . Avoid over eating , prolong fasting . Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals . Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible . Avoid late night parties , dinners . Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting . Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Avoid stress , anxiety . Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours . Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps . Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control . Later on may need ultrasound or upper GI endoscopy according to the progress . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .