Question 1

when i take tomato soup or orange juice .i get stomach pain from acidity. but no heartburn. its called gastritis or acid reflux/gerd?ppi works for me

Accepted Answer

Avoid: If those food are irritating you best to avoid them as your body is telling you.Continue the PPI if it is resolving your symptoms and tell your doctor at next visit.

Question 2

does prune juice make gerd worse?

Accepted Answer

It may: In general, you should avoid foods that make your gerd worse.  There may be common themes to causes of worsening gerd when it comes to foods, such as fatty foods, spicy foods, or alcohol.  But remember, each person may also have their own triggers.  If yours is prune juice, then avoid it!

Question 3

is it true that drinking pure aloe juice can help cure gerd and erosions from it?

Accepted Answer

Helps treat,not cure: Aloe juice is a wonderful natural treatment that can help to heal but is not a "cure" as to cure you need to address the underlying causes. See http://www.Naturalnews.Com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.Html for more on aloe and http://www.Naturalnews.Com/036336_ppis_acid_reflux_side_effects.Html and http://www.Gerd-diet.Com/gerd-treatment/ for info on approaches that will help to cure this problem!

Question 4

i have been reading lately on the health benefits of  drinking hot water with fresh lemon juice.i have gerd, will the lemon do me more harm than good?

Accepted Answer

May actually help!: Many people find that drinking lemon juice actually helps GERD! However, any benefits are temporary and purely symptomatic (like the drugs that are commonly used). For an excellent and thorough discussion of how to cure GERD by addressing the underlying causes please see http://chriskresser.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-but-doesnt-about-heartburn-gerd

Question 5

what is something safe and natural i can drink/take to help with gerd. i was thinking aloe juice but learned thats not safe. any suggestions? my gi has me weaning off ppi soon and doesnt give much advice regarding this ?

Accepted Answer

: Ginger tea ,plant based milks like almond milk ,and coconut milk ,fruits like banana , pear,can help.Avoid citrus juices,orange, lime , tomato,  carbonated beverages and alcohol.  Vegetable  juices like carrot, celery ,cabbage , broccoli, kale,also help reduce the acid. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, caffeinated drinks , chocolate and peppermint .Eat smaller frequent meals, drink water after meals.

Question 6

can aloevera juice or apple cider vinager make your urine smell? does not smell like ammonia, nor sweet , just odd "off" smell also have gerd. it is normal pale yellow color no particles not cloudy..

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Yes the products can give an odor to your urine and it does not mean that you have a problem.

Question 7

i have gerd and take a ppi, my cardio has recomm. drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning to help keep potassium up, would low acid oj be safe?

Accepted Answer

Bananas: Have more potassium than oranges, although orange juice won't harm your GERD, wish you well

Question 8

i am mixing apple cider vinegar with water and lemon juice. is this what is giving me heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Good possibility: There is a good chance that the cocktail you are using would cause you heartburn symptoms, by combining 2 acidic liquids. Would definitely recommend giving it a trial in discontinuing it and see if your symptoms improve. Is there any specific reason for why you are drinking consistently that?

Question 9

does juicing vegetables causes indigestion?

Accepted Answer

It could: Eating or drinking anything can lead to heartburn in some people.

Question 10

is drinking fruit juice during eating bad like it can cause poor absorption of food n also indigestion?

Accepted Answer

It can do that: It is true that drinking anything while eating is not recommended for those reasons. Before eating is fine and even good if you are trying to eat smaller portions. After is good too. But during eating it can cause dilution of digestive fluids (including saliva) and rush the food through before nutrients have time to be absorbed. Also, juices are high in sugar/calories. Water is better. Best!

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When i take tomato soup or orange juice .i get stomach pain from acidity. but no heartburn. its called gastritis or acid reflux/gerd?ppi works for me

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Does prune juice make gerd worse?

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Is it true that drinking pure aloe juice can help cure gerd and erosions from it?

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I have been reading lately on the health benefits of drinking hot water with fresh lemon juice.i have gerd, will the lemon do me more harm than good?

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What is something safe and natural i can drink/take to help with gerd. i was thinking aloe juice but learned thats not safe. any suggestions? my gi has me weaning off ppi soon and doesnt give much advice regarding this ?

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Can aloevera juice or apple cider vinager make your urine smell? does not smell like ammonia, nor sweet , just odd "off" smell also have gerd. it is normal pale yellow color no particles not cloudy..

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I have gerd and take a ppi, my cardio has recomm. drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning to help keep potassium up, would low acid oj be safe?

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I am mixing apple cider vinegar with water and lemon juice. is this what is giving me heartburn?

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Does juicing vegetables causes indigestion?

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Is drinking fruit juice during eating bad like it can cause poor absorption of food n also indigestion?

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