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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Acidity Despite Taking Nexium

I m in my early 70 s. I have had an acid stomach for years. I found out I also have a hiatel hernia. I have been on Nexium for years. I changed doctors and he put me on omezperol I am still suffering with acid stomach. I feel its gotten worse. What do you suggest ? I appreciate your help.
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
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You have problem of hiatus hernia that may cause acidity and other problem.
Proton pump inhibitor drugs helpful for acid reflux problem. With this drug do a diet and lifestyle modifications.

Avoid spicy foods and citrus food.
Eat small amount of meal.
Chew food properly.
Drink more water per day.

Avoid chocolate and peppermint.
Avoid immeadiate sleeping after meal.
Do a exercise daily.
Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking.

Elevate your head during sleeping time.
After taking this much care still symptoms are present than you have to consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Endoscopy is helpful for further information.
Surgery is last option in hiatus hernia.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care .
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Acidity Despite Taking Nexium

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of hiatus hernia that may cause acidity and other problem. Proton pump inhibitor drugs helpful for acid reflux problem. With this drug do a diet and lifestyle modifications. Avoid spicy foods and citrus food. Eat small amount of meal. Chew food properly. Drink more water per day. Avoid chocolate and peppermint. Avoid immeadiate sleeping after meal. Do a exercise daily. Avoid alcohol drinking and smoking. Elevate your head during sleeping time. After taking this much care still symptoms are present than you have to consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment. Endoscopy is helpful for further information. Surgery is last option in hiatus hernia. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care . Thank you.