Question 1

can gerd be avoided or prevented?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Avoid being overweight, eating within 3 hours of sleeping, caffeine, nicotine, peppermint, chocolate, alcohol, large fatty meals, tomatoes and tomato sauce and spicy foods may help prevent gerd symptoms.

Question 2

can barrett's esophagus  be prevented if you have gerd?

Accepted Answer

Barretts Esophagitis: By controlling the GERD by using proton pump inhibitor (PPI's) or if very severe by surgery we hope to prevent the acid from hitting the esophagus.  This should prevent the occurrence of Barrett's in most cases.  If you have Barrett's you need to have it followed by serial EGD's.

Question 3

is there a home remedy for long term heartburn prevention?

Accepted Answer

Prevent/control GERD: Avoid foods & behavior that delay stomach emptying &/or relax the lower esophageal sphincter--spicy, greasy food, mints, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, tomato-based products, caffeinated & fizzy drinks, eating before bedtime. Lose weight. Elevate head of bed on blocks. Use otc acid blockers for relief (h2's: tagamet, zantac, (ranitidine) pepcid; ppi's: prilosec, prevacid, zegerid). See a GI doctor if persistent.

Question 4

how many pills of ranitidine are good for heartburn prevention?

Accepted Answer

Dose of ranitidine: Either 150 mgm tab twice a day, or 300 mgm tab once a day.

Question 5

i have gerd and have being having heartburn symptoms. im taking zantac (ranitidine) now daily and i still have heartburn. what medication is best for heartburn?

Accepted Answer

PPI: Proton pump inhibitor. This class of medications typically works the best for reflux disease. It is advisable over to use this for about three months, and then try and wean yourself off and see how the symptoms are. Do this with the knowledge of your primary care provider. They might need to send you for more tests should medication fail. Hope this helps!

Question 6

i hv sliding hiatus hernia with gerd, esophagitis la grade b, duodanitis.i don't have any symptom now like heartburn etc.does it mean, medication nt rqr?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It is done with a small camera (flexible endoscope) that is inserted down the throat. Likely would suggest this to assess for healing first before stopping daily ppi therapy.
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Question 7

what is the best treatment for gerd? i don't have heartburn but i have constant post nasal drip symptoms & asthma. which medications should i take?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Gerd and laryngopharnygeal reflux can be a significant trigger for asthma, see a specialist (allergist) familiar with both LPR and asthma if you pcp does not seem to understand this association or recommend appropriate or effective management.

Question 8

i have been using a ppi for over 20 years for gerd. it is no longer working as i have constant heartburn and burning and cramping in my stomach. i'm afraid that using the medication has caused low stomach acid and has weakened my les. ?

Accepted Answer

Legitimate worries: We are learning more and more about PPI’s and  their long term undesired side effects. Otherwise great drugs that changed forever the natural history of peptic ulcer disease. In your case, time to get together with your gastroenterologist for an upper endoscopy and further discussion about options based on findings. If overweight, losing weight remains critical.

Question 9

hello , i had gerd almost since 10 years i did all tests endoscopy and so on and took different medication ,never cured but pariet 20 mg is working wonders for me since last 3 years . my question is it okay to take it for long ?

Accepted Answer

MAY BE A PROBLEM: It may be a problem taking this long term so I would definitely consult with a physician about this.

Question 10

i have been on medication for gerd around two year. and it don seen to get better. mild erosive esophagus issit serious.

Accepted Answer

Diet eval: Need to know cause. Unfortunately gerd is not easy to control. Meds (proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole) can help decrease over-production of stomach acid, but some claim gerd related to under-production. Have a sleep test to rule out apnea and seek nutritional counseling from your pcp.

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I have gerd and have being having heartburn symptoms. im taking zantac (ranitidine) now daily and i still have heartburn. what medication is best for heartburn?

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I hv sliding hiatus hernia with gerd, esophagitis la grade b, duodanitis.i don't have any symptom now like heartburn etc.does it mean, medication nt rqr?

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What is the best treatment for gerd? i don't have heartburn but i have constant post nasal drip symptoms & asthma. which medications should i take?

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I have been using a ppi for over 20 years for gerd. it is no longer working as i have constant heartburn and burning and cramping in my stomach. i'm afraid that using the medication has caused low stomach acid and has weakened my les. ?

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Hello , i had gerd almost since 10 years i did all tests endoscopy and so on and took different medication ,never cured but pariet 20 mg is working wonders for me since last 3 years . my question is it okay to take it for long ?

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I have been on medication for gerd around two year. and it don seen to get better. mild erosive esophagus issit serious.

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