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Suggest Treatment For GERD

I have acid reflux, I also have other problems, I have been scheduled for a endoscopy, which I do not want. I have been getting heavy yellow phlemn. in addition i have a pacemaker and have had colon surgery. should i have this test. or can it be substituted by another test?
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello dear , hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Drink plenty of liquids in sessions .
- Consume soft , light diet at intervals .
- Avoid oily , spicy , non veg stuffs , hot beverages , junk food .

- Keep head end of the bed elevated for 20 - 30 degrees .
- Avoid rest for 2 hours after meals .
- Regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA help a lot .
- Avoid smoking , alcohol .
- Avoid stress , anxiety .

- Regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- Intake of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole ( 20 ) mg on emtpy
stomach morning and evening with sips of water gives best results .

* If after practising this for minimum 10 days , you have symptoms then
discuss with your doctor about the need of alternative test .

Hope this will help youf ro sure .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards dear take care .
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello dear , hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Suggestions for you at present

- Dietary management with bland diet , avoidance of oily , spicy , non veg
dairy fat , junk foods till possible .
- Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .
- Regular walking , exercises , YOGA help a lot .

- Intake of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole ( 20 ) mg with sips of
water morning and evening on empty stomach .

* Discuss about the capsular endoscopy instead of conventional
endoscopy keeping in view of your other conditions if needed at
all .

Hope this will help you for sure .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For GERD

Hello dear , hi Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Suggestions for better recovery - Drink plenty of liquids in sessions . - Consume soft , light diet at intervals . - Avoid oily , spicy , non veg stuffs , hot beverages , junk food . - Keep head end of the bed elevated for 20 - 30 degrees . - Avoid rest for 2 hours after meals . - Regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA help a lot . - Avoid smoking , alcohol . - Avoid stress , anxiety . - Regular sound sleep of 8 hours . - Intake of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole ( 20 ) mg on emtpy stomach morning and evening with sips of water gives best results . * If after practising this for minimum 10 days , you have symptoms then discuss with your doctor about the need of alternative test . Hope this will help youf ro sure . Wishing you fine health ahead . Regards dear take care .