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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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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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.

Answered 12/31/2013

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Maybe not just GERD: Further evaluation is key to determining if your symptoms are reflux-related or not. Also, if reflux, is it acid or non-acid material that is involved? Sometimes, pulmonary, ent, or dental issues are at play, ; sometimes dysmotility or gastroparesis is the issue. Are you sure your acid blocker dose is sufficient ; that you have been compliant with behavior ; diet restrictions to minimize gerd?

Answered 2/15/2014

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: You should see a doctor and let them do an upper endoscopy and see if you need something different done.

Answered 12/29/2013

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