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What Causes Recurrent GERD Despite Taking Ganaton And Zantac?

I ve been having GERD since two and a half years. When it got diagnosed my doctor gave me Ganaton OD, Dijex Syp and Omeprazole(Losec). It worked fine and after having them for 2 weeks I was fine then after few months GERD came back and now I am on medicine (ganaton OD & Zantac) since last 10 months with different dosage administered from time to time. Sometimes it gets away and then suddenly after few weeks the symptoms come back. I have tried to change lifestyle but it seems its not working as I need a permanent cure. My major concern at this time is to know if its safe to have these medicines for such long time.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent GERD despite taking Ganaton and Zantac . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance. In acid reflux lifestyle change is very important along with medicine . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid the above mention food , eat light and non spicy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent GERD Despite Taking Ganaton And Zantac?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent GERD despite taking Ganaton and Zantac . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance. In acid reflux lifestyle change is very important along with medicine . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid the above mention food , eat light and non spicy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari