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I hear you buddy! I've been down this road many times. Here are some avenues you can take.
- Try drinking alot of water. This initially helps when it's really burning bad because it flushes the acid back down from your esophogus into your stomach. You could also try milk because milk helps settle the stomach.
- PeptoBismol will actually help mild cases pretty well.
- Pepcid AC, which is what I started taking periodically when it started to occur more frequently.
- You can always chew on some Tums too, but they don't taste very good to me.
And here is one caveat for you: DO NOT go trying Zantac OTC at first. My brother, a doctor, wanted me about using that medication. He said it has a high rare of rebounding and then your acid reflux can actually come back and stronger the next time. It's one of those drugs that you'd need to take and take and take, less be you feel like 5hit. He's treated a number of people who started using that, who shouldn't have.
Good Luck
What else can I help you with?
Where can I find more information about acid reflux and how to stop it?
Zantax website provides comprehensive help. Ask your doctor for information and he may prescribe you with medication to help stop your acid reflux problem.
How can acid reflux be treated or cured?
yes, acid reflux can be treated. I prevent my acid reflux with Gaviscon and stop the pain after feeling it with prevacid. I do not believe acid reflux can be completely cured but it can be very well controlled.
How do you say acid reflux in french?
"acid reflux" is "reflux gastrique" in French.
Can you have kids if you have acid reflux?
Does acid reflux contribute to sterility? No. But if you have kids, their behaviour can contribute to acid reflux.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
Can acid reflux disease be transmitted?
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
Can you get a hernia from acid reflux?
No you can't, but a hernia can be a reason that you are experiencing acid reflux symptoms.
Can white mint aggravate acid reflux?
Mint can aggravate acid reflux, yes.
Can the duodenum be repaired and is it the cause of acid reflux?
Yes, it can be repaired and no it is not the cause of acid reflux.
Is there a site that provides an acid reflux diet menu?
To prevent acid reflux, you need to stop eating foods that produce acid. For example, citrus, coffee, and spicy foods all contribute to acid reflux. You should cut out or minimize these in your diet.
Can you have bile reflux if you don't have acid reflux?
yes
What is severe acid reflux?
Severe acid reflux can lead to esophagitis. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Muscles in the lower esophagus normally prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus, but when a person suffers from mild, moderate or severe acid reflux, the muscles do not stop the acid from entering the esophagus and this stomach acid can cause pain and inflammation of the esophagus, which is caused esophagitis. Managing acid reflux disease is all about preventing acid from leaking back up into the esophagus.
