Question 1

does honey treat acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Some individuals will get symptomatic relief of their acid reflux with certain foods. However, this can be tricky as the information on this is suspect. I tell my patients if certain foods or food avoidances are helpful symptomatically, then i would listen to your body. Some people however need further evaluation as acid reflux can cause serious complications.

Question 2

can honey help with acid reflux? any suggestions? i can't take prilosec made my blood pressure drop after taking it a year

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No real data: No real data on the honey. And Prilosec usually doesnt affect the blood pressure. Other agents such  as zantac, tagamet, and , carafate (sucralfate)  may a better option

Question 3

which stops acid reflux?

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GERD: If you mean absolute stopping it, see your GI doctor about newer surgeries otherwise you may control it by diet and medication.

Question 4

can acid reflux be cured?

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No; managed.: I don't know about "curing" reflux. You already know you have the tendency to make it - now, it is a matter of managing that tendency. Avoid chocolate, peppermint, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, carbonated beverages, and other trigger foods you have identified. Take pepcid, zantac, (ranitidine) prilosec, or prevacid.

Question 5

symptoms of an acid reflux?

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Heartburn: Commonly known as heartburn, acid reflux can cause burning in the esophagus and a sour tasted in the back of the throat. If left untreated it can cause scarring of the esophagus.

Question 6

is milktea bad for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Tea/coffee as well as fatty food worsen reflux. Thus non-fat milk would be better for you. As for tea/coffee, it doesn't matter whether it is caffeinated or not.

Question 7

natural remides for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Ginger!: First try to figure out what is giving you the acid reflux. 
Type of foods?  What time id it worse? Is it associated with meals? Activity? Does it get better when you eat? Seeing  a dr ? Has h.Pylori been ruled out? Weight issues?
Assuming all this has been done a couple of tips:  fresh cut ginger´root, about 1 tsp, pour boiling water over it , 1 cup, simmer 10 min, add juice from 1/2 lemon, sip.

Question 8

which foods trigger acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, peppermint and late meals to name some if the most common.

Question 9

are pancakes bad for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Not the pancake: It is the butter which makes them bad for reflux.

Question 10

what are the tests for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

: There are a number of tests listed here -

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20361959

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